Multiple choice

Which of the following is involved with sodium in maintaining the body's acid-base balance?

  1. Potassium fulminate

  2. Potassium formate

  3. potassium gluconate

  4. Potassium iodate

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Potassium gluconate is a mineral supplement and sequestrant. Potassium gluconate is a loosely bound salt of potassium and gluconic acid. Potassium is essential to life. It is involved with sodium in maintaining the body's acid-base balance and promoting physiological and metabolic processes.