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The '''chloride [[ion]]''' is formed when the [[chemical element|element]] [[chlorine]] picks up one [[electron]] to form an [[anion]] (negatively-charged ion) '''Cl<small><sup>−</sup></small>'''. The [[salt]]s of [[hydrochloric acid]] [[Hydrogen|H]][[Chlorine|Cl]] contain chloride ions and can also be called '''chlorides'''. An example is table salt, which is [[sodium chloride]] with the [[chemical formula]] NaCl. In [[water (molecule)|water]], it dissolves into Na<small><sup>+</sup></small> and Cl<small><sup>−</sup></small> ions. |
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'''Braunschweiger''' (named after [[Braunschweig (city)|Braunschweig]], [[Germany]]) is a type of [[liverwurst]] ([[pork]] [[liver]] [[sausage]]) which is nearly always smoked. |
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The word '''chloride''' can also refer to a [[chemical compound]] in which one or more chlorine [[atom]]s are [[covalent bond|covalently bonded]] in the [[molecule]]. This means that chlorides can be either [[inorganic]] or [[organic compound]]s. The simplest example of an inorganic covalently-bonded chloride is [[hydrogen chloride]], HCl. A simple example of an organic covalently-bonded (an [[organochloride]]) chloride is [[chloromethane]] (CH<sub>3</sub>Cl), often called methyl chloride. |
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Braunschweiger has a very high amount of [[Vitamin A]], iron and proteins. The meat has a very soft, spread-like texture and a distinctive spicy liver-based flavor, very similar to the Nordic [[Leverpostej]]. It is usually used as a spread for toast, but can also be used as a filling for [[sandwich]]es, often paired with stone-ground [[Mustard (condiment)|mustard]], sliced tomatoes and cheese. There are also a few recipes for [[pâté]] and cheese balls which use braunschweiger as a primary ingredient. |
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In the [[petroleum industry]], the chlorides are a closely monitored constituent of the [[drilling fluid|mud system]]. The increase of the chlorides in the mud system could indicate the possibility of drilling into a high-pressure saltwater formation. Its increase can also indicate the poor quality of a target sand. |
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Because of its teutonic name braunschweiger is often used as a humorous reference to German culture in the [[United States]]. For example in his 1993 comedy ''[[Last Action Hero]]'', [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]'s character, Jack Slater, refers to himself as "famous comedian Arnold Braunschweiger". This is a double joke because of the sausage's heavy preserved pork content and the concept of a "ham" as an entertainer who is over the top. Another example of the word braunschweiger standing as a signifier of German ethnic identity is |
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in [[The Straight Story]], where Rose Straight buys a large amount of braunschweiger for her father Alvin's trip. |
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Other examples of inorganic covalently-bonded chlorides that are used as [[reactant]]s are: |
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*[[phosphorus trichloride]], [[phosphorus pentachloride]], and [[thionyl chloride]], all three of which reactive chlorinating [[reagent]]s that have been used in a [[laboratory]] |
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*[http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-B00001-01c20LS.html Nutrition facts for braunschweiger] |
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*[[disulfur dichloride]] (S<sub>2</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>), used for [[vulcanization]] of [[rubber]]. |
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[[Category:Cold cut|Braunschweiger]] |
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==Human health== |
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Chloride is a chemical the human body needs for metabolism (the process of turning food into energy). It also helps keep the body's acid-base balance. The amount of chloride in the blood is carefully controlled by the kidneys. ''Further reading:[[Renal chloride reabsorption]]'' |
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Chloride ions have important [[physiology|physiological]] roles. For instance, in the [[central nervous system]], the inhibitory action of [[glycine]] and some of the action of [[GABA]] relies on the entry of Cl<small><sup>−</sup></small> into specific neurons. Also, the [[chloride-bicarbonate exchanger]] biological transport [[protein]] relies on the chloride ion to increase the [[blood]]'s capacity of [[carbon dioxide]], in the form of the [[bicarbonate]] ion. |
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The normal [[blood values|blood reference range]] of chloride for adults in most labs is 95 to 105 milliequivalents (mEq) per liter. The normal range may vary slightly from lab to lab. Normal ranges are usually shown next to your results in the lab report. |
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The North American [[Dietary Reference Intake]] recommends a daily intake of between 2300 and 3600 mg/day for 25-year-old males. |
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==Other applications== |
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Chloride is also a useful and reliable chemical indicator of river / groundwater fecal contamination, as chloride is a non-reactive solute and ubiquitous to sewage. {{fix|link=Wikipedia:Contents|text=citation needed}} |
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cloride is the word for bleach |
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Revision as of 19:28, 13 October 2008
The chloride ion is formed when the element chlorine picks up one electron to form an anion (negatively-charged ion) Cl−. The salts of hydrochloric acid HCl contain chloride ions and can also be called chlorides. An example is table salt, which is sodium chloride with the chemical formula NaCl. In water, it dissolves into Na+ and Cl− ions.
The word chloride can also refer to a chemical compound in which one or more chlorine atoms are covalently bonded in the molecule. This means that chlorides can be either inorganic or organic compounds. The simplest example of an inorganic covalently-bonded chloride is hydrogen chloride, HCl. A simple example of an organic covalently-bonded (an organochloride) chloride is chloromethane (CH3Cl), often called methyl chloride.
In the petroleum industry, the chlorides are a closely monitored constituent of the mud system. The increase of the chlorides in the mud system could indicate the possibility of drilling into a high-pressure saltwater formation. Its increase can also indicate the poor quality of a target sand.
Other examples of inorganic covalently-bonded chlorides that are used as reactants are:
- phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus pentachloride, and thionyl chloride, all three of which reactive chlorinating reagents that have been used in a laboratory
- disulfur dichloride (S2Cl2), used for vulcanization of rubber.
Human health
Chloride is a chemical the human body needs for metabolism (the process of turning food into energy). It also helps keep the body's acid-base balance. The amount of chloride in the blood is carefully controlled by the kidneys. Further reading:Renal chloride reabsorption
Chloride ions have important physiological roles. For instance, in the central nervous system, the inhibitory action of glycine and some of the action of GABA relies on the entry of Cl− into specific neurons. Also, the chloride-bicarbonate exchanger biological transport protein relies on the chloride ion to increase the blood's capacity of carbon dioxide, in the form of the bicarbonate ion.
The normal blood reference range of chloride for adults in most labs is 95 to 105 milliequivalents (mEq) per liter. The normal range may vary slightly from lab to lab. Normal ranges are usually shown next to your results in the lab report.
The North American Dietary Reference Intake recommends a daily intake of between 2300 and 3600 mg/day for 25-year-old males.
Other applications
Chloride is also a useful and reliable chemical indicator of river / groundwater fecal contamination, as chloride is a non-reactive solute and ubiquitous to sewage. [citation needed] cloride is the word for bleach