3.1.8 Inorganic Ions

Question 1

What are ions?

Answer 1

Ions are elements with an electronic charge

Question 2

Inorganic ions ______ to form ________ found within the cytoplasm of cells and other body fluids

Answer 2

Inorganic ions dissolve to form solutions found within the cytoplasm of cells and other body fluids

Question 3

In what concentrations are inorganic ions found?

Answer 3

High and Low concentrations

Question 4

What are the main 4 inorganic ions?

Answer 4

Hydrogen Ions
Iron Ions
Sodium Ion
Phosphate ion

Question 5

What is the use of Hydrogen Ions?

Answer 5

The number of H+ ions determines the pH of the solution (Links to enzymes)

Question 6

What is the use of Iron Ions?

Answer 6

A compound that is found in Haemoglobin which is found in RBC (links to transport of oxygen)

Question 7

What is the use of Sodium Ions?

Answer 7

Sodium Ions are involved in co-transport (links to absorption of glucose and amino acids in the ileum)

Question 8

What is the use of Phosphate ions?

Answer 8

One of the main components of DNA and ATP (nucleotide and nucleotide derivatives)