Description : Which of the metallic ions is essential for blood clotting? (1) Na+ (2) Ca++ (3) K+ (4) Fe++
Last Answer : (2) Ca++ Explanation: Clotting also requires: calcium ions (Ca2+)(which is why blood banks use a chelating agent to bind the calcium in donated blood so the blood will not clot in the bag). about a dozen other protein clotting factors.