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As with any acid, that depends entirely on its concentration. The greater the concentration (until saturation) the lower the pH.
Lactic acid is a "middle of the road" weak acid; all in equal concentrations, lactic acid is stronger than citric, weaker than acetic, and about the same as formic.
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∙ 15y agoThe pKa of lactic acid is 3.85, and its Ka should be 10-3.85=0.0001413. If you have not seen pKa or Ka before, that means it is a relatively weak acid since the higher the Ka, or the lower the pKa, the stronger the acid. Comparatively, acetic acid (found in vinegar) has a pKa of 4.76 and therefore is a weaker acid than lactic acid, and strong acids would have extremely high Ka's or extremely low pKa's.
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Why the pH increases in lactic acid producing bacterial fermentation?
The pH decreases because of lactic acid produced by Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus
What does a buildup of lactic acid do to the pH of muscle cells?
You think probable to lactic acidosis.
What acid is sour milk?
Yes, sour milk is an acid. The lactic acid makes the milk acidic, milk is said to be sour when it is at a pH level of 4.3-4.5 (acidic) Yes, sour milk is an acid. The lactic acid makes the milk acidic, milk is said to be sour when it is at a pH level of 4.3-4.5 (acidic)
Is lactic acid a factor for causing pain in muscle?
Yes, the build-up of lactic acid from anaerobic metabolism causes the 'burn' in muscle groups because the lactic acid has a relatively low pH that irritates the local nerve endings which is then interpreted as pain.
What is the pH of saurkraut?
the decrease of the pH in sauerkraut is due to the succession of lactic and acetic acid microorganisms that grow on the brine solution making it acidic.
How do Ph indicators test for sugar fermentation?
When organisms ferment sugars they usually produce lactic acid as a byproduct. This lactic acid production lowers the pH of the media the bacteria is grown in. The pH indicator changes the media color in response to the decreasing pH from the lactic acid production.
Why the pH increases in lactic acid producing bacterial fermentation?
The pH decreases because of lactic acid produced by Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus
What does a buildup of lactic acid do to the pH of muscle cells?
You think probable to lactic acidosis.
What acid is sour milk?
Yes, sour milk is an acid. The lactic acid makes the milk acidic, milk is said to be sour when it is at a pH level of 4.3-4.5 (acidic) Yes, sour milk is an acid. The lactic acid makes the milk acidic, milk is said to be sour when it is at a pH level of 4.3-4.5 (acidic)
What is the pH number of lactic acid?
As with any acid, that depends entirely on its concentration. The greater the concentration (until saturation) the lower the pH. Lactic acid is a "middle of the road" weak acid; all in equal concentrations, lactic acid is stronger than citric, weaker than acetic, and about the same as formic.
How can glucose affect the pH of the body fluids?
During anaerobic respiration, you get lactic acid in your body. Lactic acid being acid it decreases the pH of your body. After biological oxidation of glucose you get carbon bi oxide. This after dissolution gives you acid in your body.
What makes the pH of the milk greater than 6.8?
Lactic acid in the milk.
Is lactic acid a factor for causing pain in muscle?
Yes, the build-up of lactic acid from anaerobic metabolism causes the 'burn' in muscle groups because the lactic acid has a relatively low pH that irritates the local nerve endings which is then interpreted as pain.
One type of fermentation in muscle cells produces?
Lactate (also known as lactic acid) and NAD+
What is the pH of saurkraut?
the decrease of the pH in sauerkraut is due to the succession of lactic and acetic acid microorganisms that grow on the brine solution making it acidic.
Is lactic a base or an acid?
acid as in lactic acid?
What are the two main types of lactic acid?
Lactic acid has two optical isomers: L-lactic acid and D-lactic acid.
