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How much Sodium in lays original potato chips?

One serving of Lay's Original potato chips (about 15 chips) contains approximately 170mg of sodium. Be mindful of your portion size to keep track of your sodium intake.


Why do sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil do not burn?

Sodium reacts violently with water, releasing hydrogen gas and forming sodium hydroxide. When sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil, it is isolated from water, preventing the reaction from occurring. Kerosene oil acts as a barrier to keep oxygen away from the sodium, further preventing combustion.


Is sodium borate toxic?

Yes, sodium borate, also known as borax, can be toxic if ingested in large amounts. It can cause symptoms such as gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It's important to keep sodium borate out of reach of children and pets.


How do you prevent sodium from reacting with oxygen?

To prevent sodium from reacting with oxygen, you can store it in an inert environment such as under oil or in a dry environment with minimal oxygen exposure. This helps to keep the sodium from coming into contact with oxygen and reacting to form sodium oxide.


How does the sodium potassium pump operates?

The sodium-potassium pump functions much like a revolving door. Its main job is to keep sodium ions (NA+) outside of the cell and keep potassium ions (K+) inside of the cell. With the addition of energy from an ATP molecule, the sodium potassium pump moves three sodium ions out of the cell and moves two potassium ions into the cell with each turn. The goal of this process is to return, or keep, the cell at a resting state, or resting potential.

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How kerosene keep sodium from reacting with air?

Oxygen (which react with sodium) is not dissolved in kerosene.


Why wouldn't you eat a meal with a knife and fork made of sodium?

Because the sodium is too concentration and can make go crazy and the sodium would fall because it can not keep it,s shape. Because the sodium is too concentrated and can make go crazy and the sodium would fall because it can not keep it,s shape.


What is accord powder?

sodium phosphate, it is used to keep the color and moisture in meat


How is salsa healthy?

It is a source of fruits and vegetables, but you have to keep in mind the sodium content.


Is sodium bicarbonate safe for babies?

Yes, as long as you keep it below 500mg.


What salts keep your blood healthy?

Sodium (from sodium chloride) is indispensable for lifebecause it is important for theregulation of blood pressure, pH, blood volume, osmotic pressure.


How much Sodium in lays original potato chips?

One serving of Lay's Original potato chips (about 15 chips) contains approximately 170mg of sodium. Be mindful of your portion size to keep track of your sodium intake.


How would you extract sodium?

Sodium is not generally "extracted from its ore" to be recovered and used. Most of the sodium we consume is used in the form of sodium compounds, like table salt (NaCl, or sodium chloride). Recovering the pure metal takes some doing as it is highly reactive. Sodium metal reacts with the moisture in air, and must be stored below something like kerosene to keep it isolated and in its elemental form. To extract sodium metal, we generally use electrolysis on molten salt (sodium chloride) in what is called a Downs cell. The metal is recovered, cooled and "packaged" to keep it from reacting with anything prior to use. A link can be found below to check facts and learn more.


Are low sodium diets healthy or no?

No sodium is not bad in small amounts. A low sodium diet is good because it can help keep your blood pressure low. But you should always check with your doctor before going on any diet.


Why do sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil do not burn?

Sodium reacts violently with water, releasing hydrogen gas and forming sodium hydroxide. When sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil, it is isolated from water, preventing the reaction from occurring. Kerosene oil acts as a barrier to keep oxygen away from the sodium, further preventing combustion.


Does salt keep food fresh?

Sodium chloride is a preservative for foods killing microorganisms.


How can you prevent heart disease by obesity?

Keep a diet that is low in sodium (salt) and low in carbohydrates.