Ions and Useful Chemicals in Biology

Which of the following atoms can bond with FOUR other atoms?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Chlorine

• Kryptonite

What is ATP?

• Adenosine Tri Phosphate

• Usable energy for the cell

• Made from energy in glucose

• All of the above

NaCl = salt

Which of the following words describes salt?

• Organic, ionic

• Inorganic, covalent

• Inorganic, ionic

• tasty

Which of the following is NOT an ion?

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Carbon

• Potassium

What do ALL ions have in common?

• They are all organic.

• They are all charged particles.

• They all have a negative charge.

• They all have a positive charge.

Which ion helps us develop bones, teeth, muscle, and nails?

• magnesium

• iron

• calcium

• copper

Which ion is most responsible for balancing water in our body?

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Cobalt

• Copper

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Living things can provide helpful chemicals to benefit us.

• True

• False