Suppose you were trying to find a substitute for Na + in nerve signal transmission. Where would you begin your search? What ions would be most like Na+? For each ion you propose, explain the ways in which it would be similar to Na + and the ways it would be different. Use periodic trends in your discussion.

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16 February, 01:42

Suppose you were trying to find a substitute for Na + in nerve signal transmission. Where would you begin your search? What ions would be most like Na+? For each ion you propose, explain the ways in which it would be similar to Na + and the ways it would be different. Use periodic trends in your discussion.

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Mckenzie Newman · Answer 1

Well, you can use all group 1 element (potassium and lithuim) as Na + is the Valence electron of 2.8.1 which means it is situated in group 1. All the element have the same proton number and consist of + 1 ion. You can add on your own ideas.