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ahahaha bsak student? :P urine, sweating. that's all i got :)
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∙ 13y agoWhen you sweat you loose ions :-)
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How do anions help the body?
Ions function in the body to help regulate the body's chemistry. Positive ions contribute to illness, while negative ions are good.
Why electrical signals in the body are often based on ions?
Electrical signals in the body are often based on ions because ions are charged particles.
Which statement best explains why electrical signals in the body are often based on ions?
Electrical signals in the body are often based on ions because ions are charged particles.
When rubidium reacts with oxygen to form an ionic compound how many ions does each metal lose?
Two ions are lost.
What type of elements form positive ions and what are positive ions called?
The elements that lose electrons and form positive ions are called metals. They will lose the electrons from their highest levels of energy to gain a more positive charge and form positive ions.
How does the body lose salt ions?
It is possible by sweating (transpiration).
Do acids lose or gain hydrogen ions?
Acids lose hydrogen ions.
How can ions be described?
Ions are atoms that have lost or gained electrons. The number of protons in an atom remains unchanged but with loss or gain of electrons the charges becomes unbalanced, because the number of electrons is NOT equal to the number of protons. Ions can be divided into two viz. Cations ( positively charged) and Anions ( negatively charhed(. Here are some examples. Sodium atom has 11 protons(+) and 11 electrons(-). Sodium cation has 11 protons(+) and 10 electrons(-) If we do a little sum (+)11 - 10 = (+)1 This is indicated on the sodium cation as Na(s) = Na^(+) + e^(-) Similarly Calcium atom has 20 protons(+) and 20 electrons(-). Calcium cation has 20 protons(+) and 18 electrons(-) If we do a little sum (+)20 - 18 = (+)2 This is indicated on the calcium cation as Ca(s) = Ca^(2+) + 2e^(-) Conversely Chlorineatom has 17 protons(+) and 17 electrons(-). Chloride anion has 17 protons(+) and 18 electrons(-) If we do a little sum (+)17 - 18 = (-)1 This is indicated on the chloride anion as Cl(g) = Cl^(-) - e^(-) Similrly Oxygen atom has 8 protons(+) and 8 electrons(-). Oxide anion has 8 protons(+) and 10 electrons(-) If we do a little sum (+)8 - 10 = (-)2 This is indicated on the chloride anion as O(g) = O(2-) - 2e^(-) So ions are charged atoms. Or Ions have a charge, Atoms have no charge. Chemically, charged atoms are no longer atoms but IONS.
What do ions gain or lose?
Electrons
Does a fish lose ions as it moves from fresh water to salt water?
Yes, as a fish moves ,from saltwater to freshwater, the concentrations of salt ions drops as freshwater enters the body via osmotic pressure.
What are elements lose electrons and form positive ions named?
The elements that lose electrons and form positive ions are called metals. They will lose the electrons from their highest levels of energy to gain a more positive charge and form positive ions.
Positive ions form when?
Positive ions (or cations) are formed when atoms lose electrons
How do anions help the body?
Ions function in the body to help regulate the body's chemistry. Positive ions contribute to illness, while negative ions are good.
When group A elements form ions they?
lose 2 electrons and form ions with a 2+ charge.
When a group 2A elements form ions they?
When Group 2A elements form ions they lose the electrons in their outer shell. In doing so they form positive ions known as cations.
Which elements are positive ions?
Metals. They lose electrons.
Do nonmetals gain or lose ions?
Yes. They can do both.
