Inorganic ions

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What are positively charged ions called?
Cations
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What do Calcium ions do (Ca2+)?
Controls movement of nerve impulses down neurons. Aids insulin release. Is a co-factor for for bodily processes like blood clotting and bone development.
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What do Sodium ions do (Na+)?
Generates nerve impulses. Regulates bodily fluid via the kidneys. Controls muscle contractions.
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What do Potassium ions do (K+)?
Generates nerve impulses. Regulates bodily fluid via the kidneys. Controls muscle contractions. Activates the enzymes needed for photosynthesis.
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What do Hydrogen ions do (H+)?
Affects Ph of a solution. Supports photosynthesis in thylakoid membrane in chloroplasts. Supports respiration in inner membrane of mitochondria.
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What do Ammonia ions do (NH4+)?
It's absorbed by plants. It's converted to Amino and Nucleic acids.
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What are negatively charged ions called?
anions
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What do Nitrate ions do (NO3-)?
It's absorbed by plants. It's converted to Amino and Nucleic acids.
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What do Hydrogen carbonate ions do (HCO3-)?
It act's as a buffer to mop up hydrogen ions. (H+ + HCO3- ⇌ H2CO3 ⇌ H2O + CO2)
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What do chlorine ions do (Cl-)?
It maintains the Ph of blood by participating in chloride shift. its a co-factor of amylase. Important in nerve impulses
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What do Phosphate ions do (PO4³-)?
Used in photosynthesis and respiration. Needed for the production of: Nucleotides, ATP, Phospolipids and Calcium phosphate
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What do Hydroxide ions do (OH-)?
It's an alkali. Affects the Ph of a substance.
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