Iron Deficiency (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards
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Alternative name for iron deficiency
Alternative name for iron deficiency
Anaemia
Treatments for iron deficiency
Treatments for iron deficiency
Iron tablets and diet changes
Oxygen-carrying protein in blood
Oxygen-carrying protein in blood
Haemoglobin
What binds to iron atoms in haemoglobin
What binds to iron atoms in haemoglobin
Oxygen molecules
Iron atoms per haemoglobin molecule
Iron atoms per haemoglobin molecule
Four
Max molecules per haemoglobin
Max molecules per haemoglobin
Four
Examples of iron-rich foods
Examples of iron-rich foods
Red meat, liver, egg yolks, leafy veg, nuts, legumes
Compound in iron supplement tablets
Compound in iron supplement tablets
Anhydrous iron(II) sulphate ()
Chemical analysis method for iron tablets
Chemical analysis method for iron tablets
Volumetric analysis
Oxidising agent for iron tablet analysis
Oxidising agent for iron tablet analysis
Potassium permanganate ()
Mole ratio: to
Mole ratio: to
1:5 (one permanganate to five iron(II))
Titration endpoint colour change
Titration endpoint colour change
Purple permanganate to colourless
First prep steps for iron tablet analysis
First prep steps for iron tablet analysis
Weigh accurately, grind to powder
Importance of accurate iron tablet analysis
Importance of accurate iron tablet analysis
Ensures correct dosage for patients