Question

1. what could possibly happen to a biotic organism or enzyme if they were exposed to both (h+) and (oh -) ions at the same time? explain your reasoning.

Explanation:

When a biotic organism or enzyme is exposed to both H⁺ and OH⁻ ions simultaneously, a neutralization reaction can occur. In organisms, this can disrupt the pH - sensitive processes. Enzymes have an optimal pH range for activity. A sudden change in pH due to the presence of H⁺ and OH⁻ can cause denaturation of the enzyme. Denaturation changes the three - dimensional structure of the enzyme, which in turn affects its active site and ability to catalyze reactions. For organisms, changes in internal pH can affect cell membrane function, protein function, and overall physiological processes.

Answer:

The biotic organism or enzyme may experience disruption of normal functions. Enzymes may denature, losing their catalytic activity, and for organisms, internal physiological processes that are pH - dependent can be negatively affected.