6 things Flashcards
1
Q
nitrate
A
used as a preservative, large amounts have been linked to cancer
2
Q
chlorate
A
used as a disinfectant
3
Q
carbonate
A
lithium carbonate, used to treat depression: calcium carbonate, used in antacids
4
Q
acetate
A
calcium acetate, used in patients with liver failure
5
Q
sulfate
A
magnesium sulfate (found in Epsom salt) used to treat inflammation
6
Q
phosphate
A
referred to as inorganic phosphate, or P, used by the body for energy transfer