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We all know the relative abundance of several ions in seawater. Of the cations (those with a positive charge), sodium tops the list, followed by magnesium, calcium, and then potassium (by weight).
But what about other areas of interest, like foods? Do foods mimic this same order, or is it different?
Consider a normal salted, fried potato chip. What is the relative order of ions typically present?
A. sodium>magnesium>calcium>potassium
B. sodium>potassium>magnesium>calcium
C. sodium>calcium>magnesium>potassium
D. sodium>magnesium>potassium>calcium
E. sodium>potassium>calcium>magnesium
F. sodium>calcium>potassium>magnesium
G. potassium>sodium>calcium>magnesium
H. potassium>sodium>magnesium.calcium
I. magnesium>sodium>potassium>calcium
Or rank order them yourself if I left off your preferred answer.
Good luck!
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But what about other areas of interest, like foods? Do foods mimic this same order, or is it different?
Consider a normal salted, fried potato chip. What is the relative order of ions typically present?
A. sodium>magnesium>calcium>potassium
B. sodium>potassium>magnesium>calcium
C. sodium>calcium>magnesium>potassium
D. sodium>magnesium>potassium>calcium
E. sodium>potassium>calcium>magnesium
F. sodium>calcium>potassium>magnesium
G. potassium>sodium>calcium>magnesium
H. potassium>sodium>magnesium.calcium
I. magnesium>sodium>potassium>calcium
Or rank order them yourself if I left off your preferred answer.
Good luck!
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