3.ions Inorganic What You Actually Need To Know (simplified)

Question 1

Calcium ions

Answer 1

• allows for nervous impulse transmission

- muscle contraction

Question 2

Sodium

Answer 2

K+

• nerves impulse transmission
• helps in kidney function

Question 3

Potassium ion

Answer 3

• nervous impulse transmission

- control stomatologisch opening, by controlling guard cells so needed for photosynthesis

Question 4

Hydrogen and hydroxide ions

Answer 4

Determines pH concentration

- catalysed reactions

Question 5

Hydrogen carbianre ions

Answer 5

Maintain blood pH (buffer)

Question 6

Chlorode ions

Answer 6

Helps balance positive ions , blood diffusion too

Question 7

Ammonium ions

Answer 7

Used to make nitrates by bacteria , for plants

Question 8

Nitrate ions

Answer 8

Actually used a source for nitrogen plants for making AMINO ACIDS

Question 9

Phosphate ions

Answer 9

Present in many cell membranes, makes ATP , nucleic acids and bones