Whereas sodium is found mainly in the extracellular fluid, most ________ is found in the intracellular fluid.

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Potassium is the most abundant ion in the intracellular fluid, accounting for approximately 98% of the total cations in this compartment. Iron is not an ion, and is not found in significant quantities in either intracellular or extracellular fluids. Chloride is primarily found in extracellular fluid, and bicarbonate is found in both intracellular and extracellular fluid, but not in a significantly greater concentration in either compartment.

Whereas Sodium Is Found Mainly in the Extracellular Fluid, Most