Chapter 8. Group Properties of Group VA-VIIIB

Question 1

An important compound of arsenic that is used as insecticide. (Tip: As)

Answer 1

Arsenic trioxide

Question 2

An element in Group VB that is valuable in the treatment of diabetes.

Answer 2

Vanadium

Question 3

A sulfur compound that is used in the treatment of scabies. (Tip: S)

Answer 3

Precipitated sulfur

Question 4

This is also known as tartar emetic. (Tip: Sb)

Answer 4

Antimony potassium tartrate

Question 5

Deficiency of this element would lead to hyperglycemia.

Answer 5

Chromium

Question 6

This is used to disinfect swimming pools.

Answer 6

Bromine

Question 7

A patient is manifesting a Parkinson-like symptoms. He is probably poisoned with what element?

Answer 7

Manganese (Mg)

Question 8

It is considered as the most abundant noble gas.

Answer 8

Argon

Question 9

Helium is stored in ____ (color) cylinder.

Answer 9

brown

Question 10

This is highly toxic allotrope of oxygen.

Answer 10

ozone

Question 11

Poisoning of this element is manifested by mottled enamel and abnormal bone growth.

Answer 11

Fluorine

Question 12

First element to be produced artificially.

Answer 12

Technetium

Question 13

An element that is present in vitamin B12.

Answer 13

cobalt

Question 14

If a patient is poisoned with iron, what antidote can you give?

Answer 14

Deferroxamine