Inorganic Ions Flashcards
Define the term “inorganic”..
Something that is not carbon based.
Define the term “cation”.
A positively charged ion.
Define the term “anion”.
A negatively charged ion.
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process calcium ions are involved in.
Ca^2+
- nerve impulse transmission
- muscle contraction
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process sodium ions are involved in.
Na^+
- nerve impulse transmission
- kidney function
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process potassium ions are involved in.
K^+
- nerve impulse transmission
- stomatal opening
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process hydrogen ions are involved in.
H^+
- catalysis of reactions
- pH determination
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process ammonium ions are involved in.
NH4^+ (4 hydrogen)
- production of nitrate ions by bacteria
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process nitrate ions are involved in.
NO3^- (3 oxygen)
- nitrogen supply to plants for amino acid and protein formation
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process hydrogen carbonate ions are involved in.
HCO3^- (3 oxygen)
- maintenance of blood pH (buffer)
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process chloride ions are involved in.
Cl^-
- balance positive charge of sodium and potassium ions in cells
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process phosphate ions are involved in.
PO4^3- (4 oxygen; 3- charge)
- cell membrane formation
- nucleic acid and ATP formation
- bone formation
Give the chemical symbol and at least one example of a biological process hydroxide ions are involved in.
OH^-
- catalysis of reactions
- pH determination
