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How does body cells readily differentiate between sodium chloride and potassium chloride?
DrAshokDeshmukh
Sodium chloride has got electron configuration of 2,8,1. Potassium chloride has got electron configuration of 2,8,8,1. They behave identically in almost all the chemical reactions. But then you have potassium chloride molecule inside the cell. You need to have sodium chloride molecules out side the body cell to make them survive. If you get intravenous injection of sodium chloride, nothing will happen to you. If you give intravenous injection of potassium chloride, you will die instantly. How body cells recognize the difference between sodium chloride and potassium chloride in no time is the big question mark.
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Is potassium readily available?
no it ain't potassium ain't readily available
Would potassium bond with oxygen?
Yes. Potassium will react readily with oxygen to form potassium peroxide.
Is potassium oxide an alkaline?
No Potassium oxide is extremely basic (alkaline).
How many electrons to make potassium happy?
Potassium (K) typically has 1 valence electron. It readily loses the lone outer electron leaving a strong shell of 8.
How many neutrons does chloride have?
Chlorine atom has 17 electrons. It is readily accepting an electron from another atom to obtain its stable electron configuration (of argon). A chloride ion has 18 electrons.
Is potassium readily available?
no it ain't potassium ain't readily available
Would potassium bond with oxygen?
Yes. Potassium will react readily with oxygen to form potassium peroxide.
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Gold does not form compounds very readily. Most known gold compounds are Gold oxide, chloride, thiosulphate double: Gold potassium cyanide, gold ammonium sulphite. The compounds decompose very readily at low temperatures.
Where is chlorine located in body?
Chlorine is very active element. It readily combine with any organic matter. So you do not find free chlorine in your body. You find the chlorine as sodium chloride out side the cells. You find double amount of chlorine in, potassium chloride, that is present inside the cells.
Is potassium nitrogen oxide having the formula KNO3?
Potassium (K) does not readily combine with potassium nitrate (KNO3).
Is CH3CN a ionic bond?
KCI is not a real compound. Potassium, carbon, and chlorine will not bond together. However, if that I were an L, the compound would be KCl (potassium chloride). KCl is a real compound, and it is ionically bonded.
Is potassium oxide an alkaline?
No Potassium oxide is extremely basic (alkaline).
Which metal loses electrons most readily sodium or potassium?
Potassium, from top to bottom for groups 1 and 2, reactivity increases
What is a common and readily available source in nature or the kitchen of Potassium Nitrate?
it is chilli saltpeter.
Sodium and chloride ions combine readily because they both tend to lose?
true
Why does potassium react more in water than sodium?
Potassium has a lower electronegativity value than sodium, meaning (among other things) that it gives up an electron more readily, and therefore displaces hydrogen more readily, than sodium does.
What is the function of dehydrate calcium chloride?
Anhydrous calcium chloride (CaCl2) is extremely hygroscopic, meaning it readily adsorbs water or moisture from the surroundings. Therefore, calcium chloride is commonly used as a dessicant.
