FINALS MODULE 2: GROUPS IIIA & IIIB Flashcards
Triels
Group IIIA
Group IIIA is also known as
The Boron Group
Elements in Group III A
B, Al, Ga, In,Tl
IIIA forms
Alums
IIIA hydroxides are
Amphoteric
Elemental form is never employed in medicine & pharmacy
Boron
Metalloid
Boron
Baracic acid
Boric Acid
Boric acid
Antiseptic
Boric acid
Used in preparation of Lister’s solution (antiseptic mouthwash)
Boric Acid
Borax, sodium tetraborate
Sodium borate
Bacteriostatic (as eye-wash & wet dressing)
Sodium borate
Water-softener
Sodium borate
Treatment of Vincent’s angina “trench mouth”
Sodium perborate
Dentrifice
Sodium perborate
Used in making cooking utensils, intruments due to its lightness, strength, non-corrosive property
Aluminum
Most abundant metal in the earth’s crust
Aluminum
Antiseptic & astringent
Aluminum chloride
Used as catalyst in organic synthesis (Friedel-craft’s solution)
Aluminum chloride