Geology: Take Home Questions
1. Choose two additional Eh-pH diagrams for metals (e.g. Selenium) or other elements (e.g. Iodine) and write clear and concise answers about the mobility (bioavailability) or lack of mobility of the elements chosen, within the human body (you should include the Eh-pH diagrams for the systems chosen). Compare the Eh-pH diagrams you choose to the Eh-pH diagram below, as the figure provided is a good guide to determine which part(s) of your body a particular chemical species is mobile or immobile.
The element Selenium offers an example that is related to solid speciation and solution as impacted by
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