Chemistry for Changing Times
Chemistry for Changing Times
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ISBN: 9780134212777
Author: John W. Hill; Terry W. McCreary
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 19, Problem 2CHQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reasons for the addition of iron filings in cereals need to be provided.

Concept introduction:

  • Iron (Fe) belongs to the transition metal series in the periodic table and plays a vital role in the human body
  • It present in blood hemoglobin and is involved in the transportation of oxygen to different parts of the body
  • Lack of iron in the blood results in anemia and therefore it needs to be supplemented through food. For example, through cereals fortified with food grade iron filings
  • A strong magnet can be used to test the presence of iron in a mixture of iron fortified cereals

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