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Acids at the low end of the pH scale are very corrosive and can cause burns, while bases at the high end can also be corrosive and cause skin irritation. Both extremes can be harmful to living tissues and should be handled with caution.
The strength of an acid or base is determined by its ability to fully ionize in a solution. Strong acids and bases completely dissociate in water, while weak acids and bases only partially dissociate. Factors such as bond strength and polarity influence the degree of dissociation, with weaker bonds leading to stronger acids and bases.
Bases and acids react to form water and a salt in a chemical reaction known as neutralization. Acids donate protons (H+) while bases accept protons. The combination of an acid and a base results in a solution that is neither acidic nor basic, but rather neutral with a pH of 7.
Titrations of weak acids and weak bases are not commonly done because their equilibrium relationships make the endpoint difficult to determine precisely. The pH at the equivalence point for a weak acid or weak base titration is not at 7, making the detection of the endpoint more challenging. Additionally, the buffering capacity near the equivalence point is higher, leading to gradual pH changes that are hard to detect.
Fatty acids and monoglycerides are absorbed into the lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream. This is because they are too large to be absorbed directly into the blood vessels in the small intestine. The lymphatic system eventually empties into the bloodstream near the heart.
In diamond color grading, "HI" typically refers to a range of near-colorless diamonds with a subtle hint of color within the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) color scale. Diamonds labeled as "HI" fall within the upper range of near-colorless stones, appearing almost colorless to the naked eye.