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You would be hard pressed to find bacteria living in or on sodium in it's elemental form, which is generally only found in chemistry labs. However, should you be asking about a salt solution in which sodium is the cation (that is the first element in a molecule) of a molecule of say, NaCl (common salt compound found just about everywhere) then you would expect to see only a few organisms. Many bacteria (and other microorganisms) cannot live around salts because they are not able to maintain the integrity of their cell walls, and the cells would quickly dry out. and die. Certain organisms known as extremophiles and hyperextremophiles live in environments where there is no other life. A good example is the bacterium Halobacterium salinarium which is easily found in bodies of water who's salt concentrations are well above 9 to 12 percent. Also, some members of the Pseudomonads group (such as P. aguernosa) are also considered halophiles, that is, they are salt lovers.
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The mechanism that prevents sodium ions from building up inside the cell is called?
I have a pretty strong hinch that it is Sodium potassium pump
What is the concentration of sodium in a neuron?
its about 10mM inside and 140 mM outside the cell.
Separation technique of sodium chloride from its solution in water?
the sodium chloride mixed with water will remove its from the sulfur in fact, the sodium chloride or salt will dissolve in the water, leaving the sulfur undissolved.
Which one is better stannous fluoride or sodium fluoride?
Stannous fluoride is better, as it can make tooth enamel, more resistant towards bacteria.
Sodium and potassium are found mostly in what part of the body?
Sodium and potassium are two very important micronutrients of the body. They are present in every cells of the body, Sodium (Na), normally outside the cells (in the extra-cellular fluid) and Potassium (K), normally inside the cell (in the cytoplasm) . By changing the balance of which of them are in a greater percentage inside and outside the cells , they are able to create membrane potential, which are necessary for the nerve impulses. (See sodium/potassium pumps, please) They are also electrolytes, maintaining the body's proper fluid balance. More info could be find on related links.
How does sodium chloride kills bacteria in latex compounding tank?
Sodium chloride absorb water and bacteria are killed.
What it sodium used for?
sodium is used for cooking or sodium hycloptorite is used for killing bacteria and is found in bleach
Does salt have sodium?
Yes, sodium chloride (NaCl) has sodium inside. However it is as Na+ ion and not metallic sodium
Why does salt kill bacteria?
If it doesn't kill the bacteria, it at least disables it and prevents it from growing; salt water is hypertonic to the bacteria, i.e. there's greater concentration of solute (salt) outside the cell than inside. When exposed to this, the water inside the bacteria will essentially be sucked out, leaving the bacteria dead, or disabled. Some bacteria, such as the ones that cause a sore throat, can be tackled this way. Others can cope with salty environments, so salt isn't a universal antibacterial substance.
How does sodium hydroxide kill bacteria?
Yes, sodium chloride is a very strong antibacterial agent.
What are the chemical properties of bleach?
Kills Bacteria, and causes materials to go whiteThe chemicals that are found in bleach are water, sodium hypochlorite, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxied,and sodium polyacrylate.
Can you use sodium chloride to kill infections?
Absorbing all the water sodium chloride kill microorganisms.
What are the two elements inside NaCl?
Sodium chloride (NaCl) contain sodium and chlorine.
Which element has more protons in the nucleus of sodium?
Sodium is an element itself, it has no elements inside.
The information in DNA is contained in what?
DNA inside Genes, Genes inside Chromosomes, Chromosones inside Necleus of a cell unless the cell is a bacteria. Bacteria dont have nuclei.
Where do exoenzyme function inregard to the bacteria inside or outside the cell?
inside
Why sodium chloride mouth wash BP is hyper-tonic?
Kills the bacteria Makes them shrink Kills the bacteria Makes them shrink
