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I am reviewing the book Biochemistry Concepts and Connections by Appling, Cahill, and Mathews and I cannot understand why they divide by the hydrogen concentration by $10^{-7}$. Why not just leave it at the antilog(-8.1) over $pu{1 M}$ like the other concentrations? I literally have see nothing else on the internet like this.



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          The textbook is precisely correct.
          The equilibrium constant $K$ which the logarithm is taken of is dimensionless, and includes activities or fugacities, and not concentrations and pressures.
          In practice this is achieved by using standard states which refer to the pure materials: standard concentration $c^⦵$ and standard pressure $p^⦵$.
          One must be very fastidious with units when finding the equilibrium constant.
          For example, the reaction



          $$ce{aA + bB <=> cC + dD}$$



          equilibrium constant $K_c$ is exactly



          $$K_c = frac{([ce{C}]/c^⦵)^ccdot ([ce{D}]/c^⦵)^d}{([ce{A}]/c^⦵)^acdot ([ce{B}]/c^⦵)^b}$$



          For pure water in its standard state $c^⦵ = [ce{H+}] = pu{1e-7 M}$.
          It also correlates with so-called biological standard state of $mathrm{pH} = 7$.
          You probably haven't seen it before because many authors use sloppy notations omitting mentioning standard states since they can often be cancelled out.
          In this case those cannot be cancelled out, and must be written explicitly.





          In fact, your own textbook contains extensive explanation [1, p. 91]:




          For chemical reactions the standard state for solutes is defined as $pu{1 M}$; however, in living cells the concentration of $[ce{H+}]$ is roughly $10^{-7}~mathrm M$, much lower than the standard value of $pu{1 M}$.
          It is therefore appropriate to define the reference concentration of $ce{H+}$ in biochemical reactions relative to the $ce{H+}$ concentration found in the living state (i.e., $10^{-7}~mathrm M$), rather than the value $pu{1 M}$ defined by the chemical standard state.
          Recall that when a solute in a dilute solution has a concentration of $pu{1 M}$, the activity of that solute is unity.
          For the biochemical standard state we define the activity of $ce{H+}$ to be unity when $[ce{H+}] = 10^{-7}~mathrm M$.



          [...]




          1. The mass action expression $Q$ is unitless.
            We strip the units from each concentration term in $Q$ by dividing each by its
            proper standard concentration (e.g., $pu{1 M}$ for all solutes

            except $ce{H+}$; $10^{-7}~mathrm M$ for $ce{H+}$; $pu{1 bar}$ for gases, etc.).




          Refrences




          1. Appling, D. R.; Anthony-Cahill, S. J.; Mathews, C. K. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (Global Edition); Pearson: Boston, 2015. ISBN 978-1-292-11210-7.






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            There are two standard states for [H+]. In the absence of a prime after the $^circ$, it is 1 M, and with the prime (biochemical standard state), it is $10^{-7}$ M.
            $endgroup$
            – Karsten Theis
            11 hours ago










          • $begingroup$
            Thanks, I have the second edition and this explanation is not on this page 91. Is it from Chapter 3? If so I will find it.
            $endgroup$
            – user75312
            3 hours ago










          • $begingroup$
            Nevermind, it is on page 59 of the second edition for those with the second edition.
            $endgroup$
            – user75312
            3 hours ago



















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          For an explanation you may want to inspect Recommendations for Biochemical Equilibrium Data 1, which states:




          Buffer and pH. If only a limited number of measurements are to be
          made, they should be carried out at pH = 7.0 and, if possible, also
          at a pH value at which the apparent equilibrium constant $K_c^prime$, has
          little or no dependence on pH. ($K_c^prime$ is defined in a later
          section.) If direct measurements at pH = 7.0 are not practicable, the
          calculated values for this pH should be reported.
          The procedure used
          in making these calculations must be carefully described. Care should
          be taken that the solution is adequately buffered so that the pH is
          well defined throughout the experiment. It is desirable to determine
          the effect of varying the nature and concentration of the buffer in
          order to identify buffer effects. Buffers that are known to interact
          with reactants (including macromolecules) or salts, such as phosphate
          or pyrophosphate in the presence of divalent metal ions, should be
          avoided.




          The highlighted portion means that reported values for biochemical reactions are (or should be) referenced to pH 7.0. The data in Table 3.6 refer to this biochemical standard state.



          Another question on the subject of equilibrium constants also addresses the importance of properly considering reference states.



          Reference



          1 The Journal of Biological Chemistry (1976), Vol. 261, No. 22, pp. 6859-6885.






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            $begingroup$

            The textbook is precisely correct.
            The equilibrium constant $K$ which the logarithm is taken of is dimensionless, and includes activities or fugacities, and not concentrations and pressures.
            In practice this is achieved by using standard states which refer to the pure materials: standard concentration $c^⦵$ and standard pressure $p^⦵$.
            One must be very fastidious with units when finding the equilibrium constant.
            For example, the reaction



            $$ce{aA + bB <=> cC + dD}$$



            equilibrium constant $K_c$ is exactly



            $$K_c = frac{([ce{C}]/c^⦵)^ccdot ([ce{D}]/c^⦵)^d}{([ce{A}]/c^⦵)^acdot ([ce{B}]/c^⦵)^b}$$



            For pure water in its standard state $c^⦵ = [ce{H+}] = pu{1e-7 M}$.
            It also correlates with so-called biological standard state of $mathrm{pH} = 7$.
            You probably haven't seen it before because many authors use sloppy notations omitting mentioning standard states since they can often be cancelled out.
            In this case those cannot be cancelled out, and must be written explicitly.





            In fact, your own textbook contains extensive explanation [1, p. 91]:




            For chemical reactions the standard state for solutes is defined as $pu{1 M}$; however, in living cells the concentration of $[ce{H+}]$ is roughly $10^{-7}~mathrm M$, much lower than the standard value of $pu{1 M}$.
            It is therefore appropriate to define the reference concentration of $ce{H+}$ in biochemical reactions relative to the $ce{H+}$ concentration found in the living state (i.e., $10^{-7}~mathrm M$), rather than the value $pu{1 M}$ defined by the chemical standard state.
            Recall that when a solute in a dilute solution has a concentration of $pu{1 M}$, the activity of that solute is unity.
            For the biochemical standard state we define the activity of $ce{H+}$ to be unity when $[ce{H+}] = 10^{-7}~mathrm M$.



            [...]




            1. The mass action expression $Q$ is unitless.
              We strip the units from each concentration term in $Q$ by dividing each by its
              proper standard concentration (e.g., $pu{1 M}$ for all solutes

              except $ce{H+}$; $10^{-7}~mathrm M$ for $ce{H+}$; $pu{1 bar}$ for gases, etc.).




            Refrences




            1. Appling, D. R.; Anthony-Cahill, S. J.; Mathews, C. K. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (Global Edition); Pearson: Boston, 2015. ISBN 978-1-292-11210-7.






            share|improve this answer











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            • 3




              $begingroup$
              There are two standard states for [H+]. In the absence of a prime after the $^circ$, it is 1 M, and with the prime (biochemical standard state), it is $10^{-7}$ M.
              $endgroup$
              – Karsten Theis
              11 hours ago










            • $begingroup$
              Thanks, I have the second edition and this explanation is not on this page 91. Is it from Chapter 3? If so I will find it.
              $endgroup$
              – user75312
              3 hours ago










            • $begingroup$
              Nevermind, it is on page 59 of the second edition for those with the second edition.
              $endgroup$
              – user75312
              3 hours ago
















            14












            $begingroup$

            The textbook is precisely correct.
            The equilibrium constant $K$ which the logarithm is taken of is dimensionless, and includes activities or fugacities, and not concentrations and pressures.
            In practice this is achieved by using standard states which refer to the pure materials: standard concentration $c^⦵$ and standard pressure $p^⦵$.
            One must be very fastidious with units when finding the equilibrium constant.
            For example, the reaction



            $$ce{aA + bB <=> cC + dD}$$



            equilibrium constant $K_c$ is exactly



            $$K_c = frac{([ce{C}]/c^⦵)^ccdot ([ce{D}]/c^⦵)^d}{([ce{A}]/c^⦵)^acdot ([ce{B}]/c^⦵)^b}$$



            For pure water in its standard state $c^⦵ = [ce{H+}] = pu{1e-7 M}$.
            It also correlates with so-called biological standard state of $mathrm{pH} = 7$.
            You probably haven't seen it before because many authors use sloppy notations omitting mentioning standard states since they can often be cancelled out.
            In this case those cannot be cancelled out, and must be written explicitly.





            In fact, your own textbook contains extensive explanation [1, p. 91]:




            For chemical reactions the standard state for solutes is defined as $pu{1 M}$; however, in living cells the concentration of $[ce{H+}]$ is roughly $10^{-7}~mathrm M$, much lower than the standard value of $pu{1 M}$.
            It is therefore appropriate to define the reference concentration of $ce{H+}$ in biochemical reactions relative to the $ce{H+}$ concentration found in the living state (i.e., $10^{-7}~mathrm M$), rather than the value $pu{1 M}$ defined by the chemical standard state.
            Recall that when a solute in a dilute solution has a concentration of $pu{1 M}$, the activity of that solute is unity.
            For the biochemical standard state we define the activity of $ce{H+}$ to be unity when $[ce{H+}] = 10^{-7}~mathrm M$.



            [...]




            1. The mass action expression $Q$ is unitless.
              We strip the units from each concentration term in $Q$ by dividing each by its
              proper standard concentration (e.g., $pu{1 M}$ for all solutes

              except $ce{H+}$; $10^{-7}~mathrm M$ for $ce{H+}$; $pu{1 bar}$ for gases, etc.).




            Refrences




            1. Appling, D. R.; Anthony-Cahill, S. J.; Mathews, C. K. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (Global Edition); Pearson: Boston, 2015. ISBN 978-1-292-11210-7.






            share|improve this answer











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            • 3




              $begingroup$
              There are two standard states for [H+]. In the absence of a prime after the $^circ$, it is 1 M, and with the prime (biochemical standard state), it is $10^{-7}$ M.
              $endgroup$
              – Karsten Theis
              11 hours ago










            • $begingroup$
              Thanks, I have the second edition and this explanation is not on this page 91. Is it from Chapter 3? If so I will find it.
              $endgroup$
              – user75312
              3 hours ago










            • $begingroup$
              Nevermind, it is on page 59 of the second edition for those with the second edition.
              $endgroup$
              – user75312
              3 hours ago














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            14





            $begingroup$

            The textbook is precisely correct.
            The equilibrium constant $K$ which the logarithm is taken of is dimensionless, and includes activities or fugacities, and not concentrations and pressures.
            In practice this is achieved by using standard states which refer to the pure materials: standard concentration $c^⦵$ and standard pressure $p^⦵$.
            One must be very fastidious with units when finding the equilibrium constant.
            For example, the reaction



            $$ce{aA + bB <=> cC + dD}$$



            equilibrium constant $K_c$ is exactly



            $$K_c = frac{([ce{C}]/c^⦵)^ccdot ([ce{D}]/c^⦵)^d}{([ce{A}]/c^⦵)^acdot ([ce{B}]/c^⦵)^b}$$



            For pure water in its standard state $c^⦵ = [ce{H+}] = pu{1e-7 M}$.
            It also correlates with so-called biological standard state of $mathrm{pH} = 7$.
            You probably haven't seen it before because many authors use sloppy notations omitting mentioning standard states since they can often be cancelled out.
            In this case those cannot be cancelled out, and must be written explicitly.





            In fact, your own textbook contains extensive explanation [1, p. 91]:




            For chemical reactions the standard state for solutes is defined as $pu{1 M}$; however, in living cells the concentration of $[ce{H+}]$ is roughly $10^{-7}~mathrm M$, much lower than the standard value of $pu{1 M}$.
            It is therefore appropriate to define the reference concentration of $ce{H+}$ in biochemical reactions relative to the $ce{H+}$ concentration found in the living state (i.e., $10^{-7}~mathrm M$), rather than the value $pu{1 M}$ defined by the chemical standard state.
            Recall that when a solute in a dilute solution has a concentration of $pu{1 M}$, the activity of that solute is unity.
            For the biochemical standard state we define the activity of $ce{H+}$ to be unity when $[ce{H+}] = 10^{-7}~mathrm M$.



            [...]




            1. The mass action expression $Q$ is unitless.
              We strip the units from each concentration term in $Q$ by dividing each by its
              proper standard concentration (e.g., $pu{1 M}$ for all solutes

              except $ce{H+}$; $10^{-7}~mathrm M$ for $ce{H+}$; $pu{1 bar}$ for gases, etc.).




            Refrences




            1. Appling, D. R.; Anthony-Cahill, S. J.; Mathews, C. K. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (Global Edition); Pearson: Boston, 2015. ISBN 978-1-292-11210-7.






            share|improve this answer











            $endgroup$



            The textbook is precisely correct.
            The equilibrium constant $K$ which the logarithm is taken of is dimensionless, and includes activities or fugacities, and not concentrations and pressures.
            In practice this is achieved by using standard states which refer to the pure materials: standard concentration $c^⦵$ and standard pressure $p^⦵$.
            One must be very fastidious with units when finding the equilibrium constant.
            For example, the reaction



            $$ce{aA + bB <=> cC + dD}$$



            equilibrium constant $K_c$ is exactly



            $$K_c = frac{([ce{C}]/c^⦵)^ccdot ([ce{D}]/c^⦵)^d}{([ce{A}]/c^⦵)^acdot ([ce{B}]/c^⦵)^b}$$



            For pure water in its standard state $c^⦵ = [ce{H+}] = pu{1e-7 M}$.
            It also correlates with so-called biological standard state of $mathrm{pH} = 7$.
            You probably haven't seen it before because many authors use sloppy notations omitting mentioning standard states since they can often be cancelled out.
            In this case those cannot be cancelled out, and must be written explicitly.





            In fact, your own textbook contains extensive explanation [1, p. 91]:




            For chemical reactions the standard state for solutes is defined as $pu{1 M}$; however, in living cells the concentration of $[ce{H+}]$ is roughly $10^{-7}~mathrm M$, much lower than the standard value of $pu{1 M}$.
            It is therefore appropriate to define the reference concentration of $ce{H+}$ in biochemical reactions relative to the $ce{H+}$ concentration found in the living state (i.e., $10^{-7}~mathrm M$), rather than the value $pu{1 M}$ defined by the chemical standard state.
            Recall that when a solute in a dilute solution has a concentration of $pu{1 M}$, the activity of that solute is unity.
            For the biochemical standard state we define the activity of $ce{H+}$ to be unity when $[ce{H+}] = 10^{-7}~mathrm M$.



            [...]




            1. The mass action expression $Q$ is unitless.
              We strip the units from each concentration term in $Q$ by dividing each by its
              proper standard concentration (e.g., $pu{1 M}$ for all solutes

              except $ce{H+}$; $10^{-7}~mathrm M$ for $ce{H+}$; $pu{1 bar}$ for gases, etc.).




            Refrences




            1. Appling, D. R.; Anthony-Cahill, S. J.; Mathews, C. K. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (Global Edition); Pearson: Boston, 2015. ISBN 978-1-292-11210-7.







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            • 3




              $begingroup$
              There are two standard states for [H+]. In the absence of a prime after the $^circ$, it is 1 M, and with the prime (biochemical standard state), it is $10^{-7}$ M.
              $endgroup$
              – Karsten Theis
              11 hours ago










            • $begingroup$
              Thanks, I have the second edition and this explanation is not on this page 91. Is it from Chapter 3? If so I will find it.
              $endgroup$
              – user75312
              3 hours ago










            • $begingroup$
              Nevermind, it is on page 59 of the second edition for those with the second edition.
              $endgroup$
              – user75312
              3 hours ago














            • 3




              $begingroup$
              There are two standard states for [H+]. In the absence of a prime after the $^circ$, it is 1 M, and with the prime (biochemical standard state), it is $10^{-7}$ M.
              $endgroup$
              – Karsten Theis
              11 hours ago










            • $begingroup$
              Thanks, I have the second edition and this explanation is not on this page 91. Is it from Chapter 3? If so I will find it.
              $endgroup$
              – user75312
              3 hours ago










            • $begingroup$
              Nevermind, it is on page 59 of the second edition for those with the second edition.
              $endgroup$
              – user75312
              3 hours ago








            3




            3




            $begingroup$
            There are two standard states for [H+]. In the absence of a prime after the $^circ$, it is 1 M, and with the prime (biochemical standard state), it is $10^{-7}$ M.
            $endgroup$
            – Karsten Theis
            11 hours ago




            $begingroup$
            There are two standard states for [H+]. In the absence of a prime after the $^circ$, it is 1 M, and with the prime (biochemical standard state), it is $10^{-7}$ M.
            $endgroup$
            – Karsten Theis
            11 hours ago












            $begingroup$
            Thanks, I have the second edition and this explanation is not on this page 91. Is it from Chapter 3? If so I will find it.
            $endgroup$
            – user75312
            3 hours ago




            $begingroup$
            Thanks, I have the second edition and this explanation is not on this page 91. Is it from Chapter 3? If so I will find it.
            $endgroup$
            – user75312
            3 hours ago












            $begingroup$
            Nevermind, it is on page 59 of the second edition for those with the second edition.
            $endgroup$
            – user75312
            3 hours ago




            $begingroup$
            Nevermind, it is on page 59 of the second edition for those with the second edition.
            $endgroup$
            – user75312
            3 hours ago











            4












            $begingroup$

            For an explanation you may want to inspect Recommendations for Biochemical Equilibrium Data 1, which states:




            Buffer and pH. If only a limited number of measurements are to be
            made, they should be carried out at pH = 7.0 and, if possible, also
            at a pH value at which the apparent equilibrium constant $K_c^prime$, has
            little or no dependence on pH. ($K_c^prime$ is defined in a later
            section.) If direct measurements at pH = 7.0 are not practicable, the
            calculated values for this pH should be reported.
            The procedure used
            in making these calculations must be carefully described. Care should
            be taken that the solution is adequately buffered so that the pH is
            well defined throughout the experiment. It is desirable to determine
            the effect of varying the nature and concentration of the buffer in
            order to identify buffer effects. Buffers that are known to interact
            with reactants (including macromolecules) or salts, such as phosphate
            or pyrophosphate in the presence of divalent metal ions, should be
            avoided.




            The highlighted portion means that reported values for biochemical reactions are (or should be) referenced to pH 7.0. The data in Table 3.6 refer to this biochemical standard state.



            Another question on the subject of equilibrium constants also addresses the importance of properly considering reference states.



            Reference



            1 The Journal of Biological Chemistry (1976), Vol. 261, No. 22, pp. 6859-6885.






            share|improve this answer











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              $begingroup$

              For an explanation you may want to inspect Recommendations for Biochemical Equilibrium Data 1, which states:




              Buffer and pH. If only a limited number of measurements are to be
              made, they should be carried out at pH = 7.0 and, if possible, also
              at a pH value at which the apparent equilibrium constant $K_c^prime$, has
              little or no dependence on pH. ($K_c^prime$ is defined in a later
              section.) If direct measurements at pH = 7.0 are not practicable, the
              calculated values for this pH should be reported.
              The procedure used
              in making these calculations must be carefully described. Care should
              be taken that the solution is adequately buffered so that the pH is
              well defined throughout the experiment. It is desirable to determine
              the effect of varying the nature and concentration of the buffer in
              order to identify buffer effects. Buffers that are known to interact
              with reactants (including macromolecules) or salts, such as phosphate
              or pyrophosphate in the presence of divalent metal ions, should be
              avoided.




              The highlighted portion means that reported values for biochemical reactions are (or should be) referenced to pH 7.0. The data in Table 3.6 refer to this biochemical standard state.



              Another question on the subject of equilibrium constants also addresses the importance of properly considering reference states.



              Reference



              1 The Journal of Biological Chemistry (1976), Vol. 261, No. 22, pp. 6859-6885.






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                For an explanation you may want to inspect Recommendations for Biochemical Equilibrium Data 1, which states:




                Buffer and pH. If only a limited number of measurements are to be
                made, they should be carried out at pH = 7.0 and, if possible, also
                at a pH value at which the apparent equilibrium constant $K_c^prime$, has
                little or no dependence on pH. ($K_c^prime$ is defined in a later
                section.) If direct measurements at pH = 7.0 are not practicable, the
                calculated values for this pH should be reported.
                The procedure used
                in making these calculations must be carefully described. Care should
                be taken that the solution is adequately buffered so that the pH is
                well defined throughout the experiment. It is desirable to determine
                the effect of varying the nature and concentration of the buffer in
                order to identify buffer effects. Buffers that are known to interact
                with reactants (including macromolecules) or salts, such as phosphate
                or pyrophosphate in the presence of divalent metal ions, should be
                avoided.




                The highlighted portion means that reported values for biochemical reactions are (or should be) referenced to pH 7.0. The data in Table 3.6 refer to this biochemical standard state.



                Another question on the subject of equilibrium constants also addresses the importance of properly considering reference states.



                Reference



                1 The Journal of Biological Chemistry (1976), Vol. 261, No. 22, pp. 6859-6885.






                share|improve this answer











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                For an explanation you may want to inspect Recommendations for Biochemical Equilibrium Data 1, which states:




                Buffer and pH. If only a limited number of measurements are to be
                made, they should be carried out at pH = 7.0 and, if possible, also
                at a pH value at which the apparent equilibrium constant $K_c^prime$, has
                little or no dependence on pH. ($K_c^prime$ is defined in a later
                section.) If direct measurements at pH = 7.0 are not practicable, the
                calculated values for this pH should be reported.
                The procedure used
                in making these calculations must be carefully described. Care should
                be taken that the solution is adequately buffered so that the pH is
                well defined throughout the experiment. It is desirable to determine
                the effect of varying the nature and concentration of the buffer in
                order to identify buffer effects. Buffers that are known to interact
                with reactants (including macromolecules) or salts, such as phosphate
                or pyrophosphate in the presence of divalent metal ions, should be
                avoided.




                The highlighted portion means that reported values for biochemical reactions are (or should be) referenced to pH 7.0. The data in Table 3.6 refer to this biochemical standard state.



                Another question on the subject of equilibrium constants also addresses the importance of properly considering reference states.



                Reference



                1 The Journal of Biological Chemistry (1976), Vol. 261, No. 22, pp. 6859-6885.







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