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DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA)
the substance that contains all of our genetic material and is found in all living cells.
ACID
A solution with a ph below 7. It has a sour taste, releases hydorxyl, and makes litmus papers red. Strong acids are corrosive and weak ones are practically harmless. AKA mineral, inorganic, natural, and organic acids.
ACID DEPOSITION
The chemical combination that causes sulfur dioxide and nitorgen oxides to make an acidic compound. They are deposited in the ground as rain, snow, fog, or dust.
ACID QUALITIES
The four elements of transaction processing that are atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability.
ACID RAIN
Rainfall with slightly acidic nature. Sulfur and nitrogen are the main acids. It damages crops and takes calcuim from the soil leaving plants imbalanced. Refer to acid depositoin.
ACID TEST RATIO
A liquidity measure that tests the ability to cover loss. Its a better measure than the current ratio. If its high its good for lenders and investors. AKA acid ratio or quick ration. REfer to current ratio.
ACIDIOSIS
When body fluids change to make them more acidic. It is caused by a bodily failure that maintains acid alkali level in blood.
SALT
A crystalline compound resulting from a chemical reaction between a base and an acid. An example is common salt or sodium chloride.
PH SCALE
A scale used to measure the alkalinity and acidity of any substance that is soluble in water. The pH values are given from 1- 14. 7 is regarded as the neutral point, while those values that lie below 7 are acidic, and concurrently, values above 7 are considered to be alkaline.