GROUP 1-A (Alkali Metals) - Hydro LiNaK RubCesF Flashcards
Has only 1 valence electron
Group 1 - Alkali metals
Enumerate the members of Group 1:
Hydrogen
Lithium
Sodium
Potassium
Rubidium
Cesium
Francium
Ammonium
Most reactive of all metallic elements
Group 1
ALL Group IA have icreasing oxidation potentials w/ increasing
ionization potentials except?
Lithium
Has the highest activity among Group IA
Francium (Fr)
“Flammable air”
Hydrogen
TRUE OR FALSE:
Hydrogen has no therapeutic use.
TRUE
Lightest element
Hydrogen
Lightest metal
Lithium
Most abundant isotopes of hydrogen?
Protium
“Heavy water/ D2O”
Deutrium
Most radioactive isotopes of hydrogen?
Tritium
It can obtain 99% purity hydrogen
Messerschmidt process
Most reactive element with lowest density
Lithium
The only alkali metal that melts
above the boiling point of water
Lithium
It is a BRIDGE ELEMENT
Lithium (Li resembles Mg, to some extent Ca,
more closely than Na)
DOC for Mania
- Lithium Carbonate (LiCO3
Compounds of lithium used as anti-depressant?
Lithium bromide
Sodium comes from what Latin word?
“Natrium” (Latin word, from nature)
Most abundant Extracellular Fluid Cation
Sodium (Na)
The cation of choice to optimize the pharmaceutical
utility of organic medicaments
Sodium (Na)
What are the Triple Acetates w/ Sodium (forms insoluble salts) of sodium?
-Zinc Uranyl Acetate
-Mg Uranyl Acetate
-Cobalt Uanyl Acetate most stable
known as “Fleet Enema”
Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate (NaH2PO4
A sodium compound which is a
“soluble antioxidant”
Sodium Bisulfite (NaHSO3)
Alkalinizing agent in Benedicts Solution
Sodium Acetate (NaCH3COO)
Cations in Triple Acetates of Sodium are:
Co, Zn, Mg
“Baking soda”
Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
Antidote of Zinc poisoning?
Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) - systemic antacid
Purpose of liberating CO2 in effervescent tablet?
to enhance palatability
AE of Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
Rebound Hyperacidity, Systemic Alkalosis, Edema
Molecular formula of Sodium Carbonate?
(Na2CO3)
“Solar Salt”
“Rock Salt”
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
“Table Salt”
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
used for a more rapid elimination of iodine in cases of iodism
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
Compound of sodium that can cause bleeding?
. Sodium Citrate (Na3C6H5O7)
-Anticoagulant (due to Citrate)
“Sosa”
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
“Caustic soda”
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
“Lye”
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
TRUE OR FALSE?
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is not a saponifying agent?
FALSE - sodium hydroxide can saponify both inorganic &
organic acid
“Chlorox”
Sodium Hypochlorite (NaClO)
“Bleaching powder”
Sodium Hypochlorite (NaClO)