For example, the iron(11) ion, Fe2+, can combine with the cyanide ion, CN, to form the complex [Fe(CN) according to the equation Fe²+ (aq) +6CN (aq) = [Fe(CN)6] (aq) where K-4.21 x 10 This reaction is what makes cyanide so toxic to human beings and other animals. The cyanide ion binds to the iron that red blood cells use to carry oxygen around the body, thus interfering with the blood's ability to deliver oxygen to the tissues. It is this toxicity that has made the use of cyanide in gold mining controversial. Most states Part A The average human body contains 6.10 L of blood with a Fe2+ concentration of 2.70x10-5 M. If a person ingests 12.0 mL of 25.0 m M NaCN, what percentage of iron(11) in the blood would be sequestered by the cyanide ion? Express the percentage numerically. View Available Hint(s) ΨΗ ΑΣΦ CARE 2

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constant. K₁-
For example, the iron(11) ion, Fe2+, can combine
with the cyanide ion, CN, to form the complex
[Fe(CN) according to the equation
Fe²+ (aq) +6CN (aq) = [Fe(CN)6] (aq)
where K-4.21 x 105
This reaction is what makes cyanide so toxic to
human beings and other animals. The cyanide
ion binds to the iron that red blood cells use to
carry oxygen around the body, thus interfering
with the blood's ability to deliver oxygen to the
tissues. It is this toxicity that has made the use of
cyanide in gold mining controversial. Most states
now ban the use of cvanide in leaching gold out
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The average human body contains 6.10 L of blood with a Fe²+
concentration of 2.70x10-5 M. If a person ingests 12.0 mL of 25.0 mM
NaCN, what percentage of iron(II) in the blood would be sequestered by the
cyanide ion?
Express the percentage numerically.
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19… ΑΣΦ
% Fe²+
Transcribed Image Text:constant. K₁- For example, the iron(11) ion, Fe2+, can combine with the cyanide ion, CN, to form the complex [Fe(CN) according to the equation Fe²+ (aq) +6CN (aq) = [Fe(CN)6] (aq) where K-4.21 x 105 This reaction is what makes cyanide so toxic to human beings and other animals. The cyanide ion binds to the iron that red blood cells use to carry oxygen around the body, thus interfering with the blood's ability to deliver oxygen to the tissues. It is this toxicity that has made the use of cyanide in gold mining controversial. Most states now ban the use of cvanide in leaching gold out • Previous Part A The average human body contains 6.10 L of blood with a Fe²+ concentration of 2.70x10-5 M. If a person ingests 12.0 mL of 25.0 mM NaCN, what percentage of iron(II) in the blood would be sequestered by the cyanide ion? Express the percentage numerically. View Available Hint(s) 19… ΑΣΦ % Fe²+
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