Cations - positively charged ions Flashcards by Hollie M | Brainscape

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What is the chemical symbol of a calcium ion?

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Ca2+

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What is the role of calcium ions in the body?

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nerve impulse transmission
muscle contraction

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what is the chemical symbol of sodium ions?

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Na+

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what is the role of sodium ions in the body?

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-nerve impulse transmission
- kidney function

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what is the chemical symbol of potassium ions ?

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K+

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What is the role of potassium ions in the body?

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-nerve impulse transmission
-stomatal opening

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What is the chemical symbol of hydrogen ions?

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H+

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What is the role of hydrogen ions in the body?

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-catalysis of reaction
-pH determination

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What is the chemical symbol of ammonium ions in the body?

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NH+
4

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What is the role of ammonium ions in the body?

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production of nitrate ions by bacteria

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