Tap or click on cards to flip them and reveal the answers. You can use arrow keys as well.
Loading folders...
1/15 cards
What is a chelating agent?
Click to flip
A chelating agent is a substance that can form multiple bonds with a single metal ion.
Click to flip
How do chelating agents work?
Click to flip
Chelating agents work by binding to metal ions, forming stable complexes which prevent the metal from participating in any unwanted reactions.
Click to flip
Name a common example of a chelating agent.
Click to flip
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a common chelating agent.
Click to flip
Why are chelating agents important in medicine?
Click to flip
In medicine, chelating agents are important for removing heavy metals from the body in cases of poisoning.
Click to flip
What is a bidentate chelating agent?
Click to flip
A bidentate chelating agent is one that has two donor atoms that can bind to a metal ion.
Click to flip
Give an example of a therapeutic use of chelating agents.
Click to flip
One therapeutic use of chelating agents is in chelation therapy to treat lead poisoning.
Click to flip
How do chelating agents affect metal ions in biological systems?
Click to flip
Chelating agents can modify the availability and reactivity of metal ions in biological systems, affecting processes such as enzyme function and transport.
Click to flip
What property of EDTA makes it a strong chelating agent?
Click to flip
EDTA is a strong chelating agent because of its ability to form six bonds with a metal ion.
Click to flip
Explain the role of pH in chelating agent activity.
Click to flip
The pH can affect the ionization of a chelating agent, altering its ability to bind to metal ions.
Click to flip
Describe a scenario where chelating agents are used in environmental science.
Click to flip
Chelating agents are used to remediate soil by binding and removing heavy metals from contaminated sites.
Click to flip
What is the 'Chelate Effect'?
Click to flip
The 'Chelate Effect' refers to the increased stability of a metal complex with chelating agents compared to similar non-chelating ligands.
Click to flip
What determines the selectivity of a chelating agent?
Click to flip
The selectivity of a chelating agent is determined by the size and charge of both the agent and the metal ion.
Click to flip
Can chelating agents affect nutrient absorption in plants? If so, how?
Click to flip
Yes, they can improve nutrient availability by preventing nutrients from precipitating and becoming unavailable to plants.
Click to flip
Why is citric acid considered a chelating agent?
Click to flip
Citric acid is considered a chelating agent because it can bind to metal ions like calcium and iron.
Click to flip
What is the potential environmental impact of using synthetic chelating agents?
Click to flip
Synthetic chelating agents can lead to environmental issues by mobilizing heavy metals and potentially contaminating water bodies.
Click to flip
Need More Study Materials?
Go back to the chat to generate additional resources.