Similar to potassium‚ sodium is a major mineral‚ however‚ unlike potassium which maintains fluid and electrolyte balance inside the cell‚ sodium is a major part of the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance system because it is the chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells. Sodium also helps maintain acid-base balance and is essential to muscle contraction and nerve transmission. The DRI recommended intakes for sodium for adults ages 19 to 50 years old is 1‚500 milligrams per day
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Lithium‚Sodium‚Potassium‚Rubidium‚Caesium and Francium are all part of group 1.They are metals that can be easily cut.After being cut‚it is shiny but it quickly tarnishes due to the fact that the metal reacts quickly with oxygen or water.The shiny surfaces of Sodium quickly tarnishes more quickly than Lithium and Potassium more tarnishes more quickly than Lithium.This shows that the reactivity increases as we move down the group. Figure 1 Elements Melting point Boiling point Thermal
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The effect of Lead ions on amylase activity Aim What is the effect of Lead ions on the enzyme Amylase. And does it have an inhibitory effect‚ which causes the substrate‚ in this case starch to be blocked from the reaction process in the enzyme catalyst. Also is the effect reversible or irreversible‚ which is put on the amylase. Method Apparatus and substances required Test tube holder 2% starch solution 6 boiling tubes labelled 1 to 6 1% lead nitrate solution 6 test tubes labelled A to E‚
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of electrons. 2. An atom can NEVER gain or lose protons 3. The number of protons equals the atomic number NAME:________________________________________ Ion Practice Set 1. What is an ion? 2. What does the number next to the ions signify? Complete the following table‚ using the periodic table in the back of your book. ELEMENT NAME ION SYMBOL NUMBER OF PROTONS NUMBER OF ELECTRONS NUMBER OF ELECTRONS LOST OR GAINED ex Fluorine F- 9 10 gained one 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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Reactivity of Halide Ions PURPOSE The purpose of this experiment is to observe the reactions of halide ions with different reagents by mixing them together. Materials 0.1 M AgNO3 0.1 M NaCl 0.1 M NaF 0.2 M KBr 0.2 M Na2S2O3 3% Starch Solution 4.0 M NH3 (aq) 5% NaClO (commercial bleach) 24 – well microplate thin – stemmed pipettes‚ 12 Safety DATA |PARTS |INITIAL MASS |FINAL MASS |CHANGE IN MASS | |
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PLANNING Investigating the Kinetics of the reaction between Iodide ions and Peroxodisulphate (VI) ions By the use of an Iodine clock reaction I hope to obtain the length of time taken for Iodine ions (in potassium iodide) to react fully with Peroxodisulphate ions (in potassium Peroxodisulphate). I will do three sets of experiments changing first the concentration of iodide ions‚ then the concentration of Peroxodisulphate ions and finally the temperature of the solution in which the reaction is
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Also known as "benzoate of soda‚" sodium benzoate is an FDA-approved‚ polyunsaturated fat that has been used by food manufacturers for over 80 years to inhibit microbial growth. As a food additive it is used as a preservative‚ effectively killing most yeasts‚ bacteria and fungi. Sodium benzoate is effective only in acidic conditions (pH < 3.6) making its use most prevalent in foods such as preserves‚ salad dressings (vinegar)‚ carbonated drinks (carbonic acid)‚ jams (citric acid)‚ fruit juices (citric
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Based off the results from this lab the student was able to determine and have an overall better understanding of the variables that affect the rate of photosynthesis in a plant. The first variable the student tested in the lab was 30cm of light with CO2 present. The student started this trial with all 10-leaf disks and timed how many leaf disks came up every minute for 15 minutes. One minute into the trial and the student recorded that no leaf disks had yet to rise to the top of the solution. At
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How does sodium chloride effect the growth of Phaseolus vulgaris? [Type the document subtitle] TABLE OF CONTENTS page number 1 DESIGN 1 1.1 Defining the problem 2 * Focus / research question * Hypothesis * Background information / theory * Investigation Variables 1.2 Controlling Variables 3 * Treatment of Controlled Variables * Control Experiment 1.3 Experimental Method 4 * Materials
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An ion is an atom or molecule in which the total number of electrons is not equal to the total number of protons‚ giving it a net positive or negative electrical charge. The name was given by physicist Michael Faraday for the substances that allow a current to pass ("go") between electrodes in a solution‚ when an electric field is applied. It is from Greek ιον‚ meaning "going." The word ion also is responsible for electrical current being symbolized by the letter i in chemistry and physics. An anion
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