pH and Temperature
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The dissociation of water increases as the temperature is raised: H20 --> H+ + OH-. If you adjust a buffer to pH 7.4 at room temperature (25 degree Celsius), then cool it down to 4 degree Celsius for an enzyme assay, will the pH increase or decrease?
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It explains how the pH of the buffer solution changes with temperature. Enzyme assay in Celsius are analyzed.
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This effect can be explained by the common ion effect, which is an application of LeChatelier's Principle. If the pH is adjusted to 7.4 ...
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