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Iron and hemoglobin ( a substance found in your red blood cells) combine with oxygen and it turns the blood color from a dark color, to a healthy bright color, also iron picks up oxygen, and carries it through the rest of your body.
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What is the reaction between iron metal and oxygen gas making solid iron oxide?
the reaction between iron metal and oxygen gas making solid iron oxide
What is the significance of iron in human body?
Iron is part of the haemoglobin molecule. Oxygen binds with iron to be transported around the body.
Why do you need iron?
Iron is a mineral and functions primarily as a carrier of oxygen in the body.
Iron is associated with the body's ability to transport what?
Oxygen
Why does painting an iron object slow down its rusting?
rust is caused by the interaction of the iron and the oxygen in the air. when iron is painted, there is a barrier between the iron and oxygen.
What is the role of iron in hemoglobin?
I'm pretty sure its something like calcium or iron... but you better check, just in case It is iron, because when exposed to oxygen, it turns red because together they form rust. This is also why blood has a metalic taste.
What does your body do with iron?
Iron is an important part of hemoglobin, the protein that helps your blood carry oxygen.
Why is iron important for your bodies?
Iron is a main part of hemoglobin, which is a protein in your red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body, and oxygen binds to the iron that is in the hemoglobin. Therefore having low iron can make it harder for your body to make red blood cells and less oxygen will be carried to your body, causing fatigue and other problems.
What are results from the reactivity between iron and oxygen?
rust
For what does your body need iron providing food?
Iron is an important component for the parts of our blood that transports oxygen.
The triangle describes the complex relationship between interest groups the government bureaucracy and Congres?
iron
Is the bond between Oxygen and Iron ionic or covalent?
Ionic
