1.8 Inorganic Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are ions?
A
Atoms which have lost or gained an electron to have an overall charge
2
Q
What is an inorganic ion?
A
It does not contain carbon.
3
Q
Where are inorganic ions found?
Not where they are used
A
They reside within the cell cytoplasm and in the body fluids of organisms such as blood and tissue fluid.
4
Q
What are examples of inorganic ions?
A
Fe+ in haemoglobin
H+ changing the pH
Na+ a co transporter of glucose
P+ in DNA,RNA,ATP
