Geochemically, NWA 7034 is dominated by alkali elements such as potassium and sodium.

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The second utilizes a highly selective media to capture more radioactive elements in the presence of ions other than sodium, such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium, also through ion exchange process.

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Jake Matijevic was found to be high in elements consistent with the mineral feldspar, such as sodium and potassium, and low in elements such as magnesium and iron.

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As mentioned, Jake has much higher amounts of alkali elements, metals such as sodium and potassium, than previously analysed Martian rocks.

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This may result from abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) or an imbalance of electrolytes minerals such as sodium, potassium and calcium that maintain the balance of fluids in your body.

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If a person receives too much or too little fluid this can lead to problems such as fluid in the lungs, dangerously raised or lowered levels of potassium, sodium or nutrients such as glucose, and in some cases, heart failure.

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Other times, problems such as an electrolyte imbalance (for example, not having enough potassium, magnesium or calcium in your body), flat feet, diabetes, thyroid abnormalities, certain medications, alcohol or Parkinson's disease may be the cause.

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