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Everything that lives has a pH level that they work best in. In humans that is 7.4. Anything much higher or much lower can cause damage and even death to the cells and therefore the organism. The same is true for molds and mildew. These grow best in low pH (under pH5).
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∙ 13y agoUndetectable! Mold is NOT a pure compound or watery solution but 'living' substance (micro-organism).
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How alkalinity change with change with pH?
the higher the pH, the more alkaline the substance is. :)
What are compounds that resist changes in pH?
A buffer resists pH change.
What is the minimum pH change required for a sharp indicator color change at the end point?
PH of 3.7
What does an antacid change in the pH process?
The pH increase with the help of an antacid.
Is pH a physical or chemical?
pH is not a change at all. It is a chemical condition.
How is the pH level of a substance affected by buffers and why are buffers important in the human body?
Buffers "slow" changes in pH (they make it difficult to change pH), and for animals a constant pH (internally) is critical to survival. (A change in pH of 1 - in either direction - will kill you.)
Does pH level affect mold growth?
Yes pH levels influence mold growth. Molds generally prefer a slightly acidic pH and will grow best then. Each mold species has a particular pH at which it grows best.
Does heating a liquid change its pH?
no it will not change the pH of water.
How you can change the pH of a soil if it is acidicalkaline?
to change the pH of soil
Does a high pH kill fish?
Yes. Most strong bases (pH above 9) can kill a fish.
What pH is necessary to kill botulism?
When canning, the pH does not kill botulism. Rather, a pH less than 4.6 is needed to prevent botulism from growing. If you are canning foods with a pH at or over 4.6, a pressure canner is needed to completely kill botulism.
Why is pH important to know?
if there is too much pH in a liquid then it can kill you
Does a banana in milk mold faster or does a banana mold faster in orange juice?
A banana would mold faster in orange juice because it is more acidic than milk. Molds can grow over a pH range of 2-8.5 however molds tend to grow better at an acidic pH.
How alkalinity change with change with pH?
the higher the pH, the more alkaline the substance is. :)
What are compounds that resist changes in pH?
A buffer resists pH change.
Does acid kill enzymes?
While "kill" isn't the right word for it since enzymes are not alive, a change in pH (becoming more acidic for instance) can cause an enzyme to denature and become useless.
If pH of milk is 6 then what will be the pH of curd?
no change
