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Many proteins require iron ions to function properly. The best known of these is hemoglobin, which uses an iron complex to bind O2. There are also a number of enzymes that require iron - nearly all species require some level of iron.

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Every part of the body uses minerals. Iron, for example, is used not only in the blood but in every cell as an oxygen transport mechanism. Calcium, sodium, and potassium are similarly widespread.


Are iron potassium and iodine are examples of carbohydrates?

Iron, potassium and iodine are examples of chemical elements, not carbohydrates.


Which ion in periodic table used in the body?

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What phase is potassium iron?

Potassium iron is typically in the solid phase, as it forms a compound like potassium ferrate (K2FeO4) or iron potassium oxides (KFeO2).


What are mineral found in your body?

Minerals in the body include calcium, potassium, phosphorous, zinc, magnesium, manganese, iron, and others.


Does the human body use potassium?

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Is iron softer than potassium?

No, iron is harder than potassium. Iron is a metal with a higher Mohs hardness rating than potassium, which is a soft alkali metal.


What uses does potassium have?

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What are all Iron potassium and iron?

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What reaction happen between iron and potassium chloride?

When iron reacts with potassium chloride, a single displacement reaction occurs. The iron displaces potassium in the compound, forming iron chloride and potassium metal. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is 2Fe + 2KCl -> 2K + 2FeCl3.


Which does the body burn protein lipid minerals or vitamins?

The body uses proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates for energy. It uses minerals and vitamins to build substances in the body that the body uses to function. Such as iron for hemoglobin or vitamins as anti-oxidants.