Inorganic Ions Quiz
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What are inorganic ions?

  • Atoms that are not involved in vital processes
  • Atoms that have lost or gained electrons resulting in a positive or negative charge (correct)
  • Atoms that are always unpaired with another ion of opposite charge
  • Atoms that are not present in living bodies
  • What are Macro-minerals/Major elements?

  • Inorganic ions produced by water
  • Inorganic ions required in daily diet in amounts greater than 100 mg per day (correct)
  • Inorganic ions not required in the daily diet
  • Inorganic ions not involved in vital processes
  • Why is hydrogen considered an important inorganic ion?

  • It is produced by water and not needed from the diet (correct)
  • It is the most abundant inorganic ion in the human body
  • It is not involved in vital processes
  • It is the only inorganic ion found in living bodies
  • What are inorganic ions almost always paired with?

    <p>Another ion of opposite charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are inorganic ions referred to as minerals in the context of the body?

    <p>Because they are required in different daily amounts by the human body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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