Group 1A-3A Flashcards
Aka: Inflammable air
H
Lithos - (Earth)
Li
Most abundant element in the universe
Hydrogen
Lightest element
Hydrogen
Heavy isotope/hydrogen
Deuterium
Highly flammable diatomic gas
Hydrogen
Industrial Uses:
Haber Process
Oil hydrogenation-production of margarine
Baloon production
Hydrogen
Preparation:
Lane & Messerschmidt Process
Hydrogen
It is the element that can only exist as a monovalent ion or a monovalent anion
Hydrogen
Stored in red cylinder
H
Aka: Earth/ Rock/ Stone
Li
Lightest of all metal
Lithium
What is the color of Li in Flame test
Carmine Red
PCOL USE: Diuretic, Mood stabilizer (sedative), DOC for Mania and use in majority of modern batteries
Li
What name - LiBr
Lithium Bromide
[In lithium] Used in additive sedative effects and/or Depressant
LiBr
[In lithium] For Bipolar Disorder and Mania
Lithium Carbonate
What name - Li2CO3
Lithium Carbonate
Lithium Carbonate Brand Name (capsule)
Li2CO3 Brand Name (tablet)
Li2CO3 Brand Name (extended release-tablet)
Eskalith
Lithase
Quilonium-R
Aka: Natrium
Sodium
What is the color of Na in Flame test
Intense Yellow
Color of luminous and non-luminous
Luminous: Intense Yellow
Non-Luminous: Blue Flame
Primary extracellular cation
Sodium
What are the triple acetates
(It is under in Na)
Co
Mg
Zn
Triple acetate color ppt
Pale Yellow ppt
Cation choice for organic medicinal
Na
It draws water from cells/tissues
Na
Na PCOL Action:
Fluid Retention
What name is NaCl
Sodium Chloride
Aka: Table Salt/ Solar Salt/ Rock Salt
NaCl
NaCl PCOL Action:
Electrolyte Replenisher & for loosening of mucus
Element: NaCl + KCl + CaCl2
Isotonic Solution:
Ringer’s injection
Element: 0.9% NaCl
Isotonic Solution:
NSS (Normal Saline Solution)
Element: Ringer’s + Na lactate
Isotonic Solution:
Lactated Ringer’s/Hartmann’s Solution
Element: NaCl + KCl + Na lactate
Isotonic Solution:
Darrow’s Solution
Element: NaCl + KCl + Na Citrate + Glucose
Isotonic Solution:
Use:
ORS (Oral Rehydration Salt)
Diarrhea & Dehydrated
Aka: Baking Soda
Sodium Bicarbonate
What name- NaHCO3
Sodium Bicarbonate
Produced via Solvay Process
NaHCO3
It is:
Systemic Alkalizer for weak acid poisoning (could cause systemic alkalosis)
Systemic Antacid (could cause rebound hyperacidity)
NaHCO3
If antacid has Al & Ca =
But if with Mg =
Al & Ca = Constipation
Mnemonics: Ala Ca TAE
Mg = Diarrhea
Mnemonics: Mg TAE
What name- Na2CO3
Sodium Carbonate
Anhydrous- soda ash
Sodium Carbonate
10 H2O (Decahydrate) - washing soda
Dihydrate - trona
Na2CO3
Carbonating Agent
Alkalizing Agent
Na2CO3 (Sodium Carbonate)
What name-Na3C6H5O7
Sodium Citrate
Use:
In vitro: anticoagulant (ex. vials)
In vivo:
Procoagulant
Systemic & Urinary Alkalizer
Na3C6H5O7 (Sodium Citrate)
What name-Na2SO4
Sodium Sulfate
Aka: Glauber’s salt
Sodium Sulfate
Use of Sodium Sulfate
Laxative/Cathartic
Use:
Laxative
Cathartic
Sodium Sulfate
What name-NaKC4H4O6 • H2O
Sodium Potassium Tartrate
Aka: Rochelle Salt, Sal Seginette
Sodium Potassium Tartrate
• Fehlings B
• Sequestering Agent in Fehling’s Solution
(For Cu)
Sodium Potassium Tartrate
What name-Na2C4H4O6
Sodium Tartrate
Primary Standard for Karl Fischer reagent
Sodium Tartrate
What name-NaNO3
Sodium Nitrate
Aka: Chile Salt Peter, Salitre
Sodium Nitrate
What name-NaNO2
Sodium Nitrite
Antidote for Cyanide [CN] Poisoning (2)
Sodium Nitrite
Sodium thiosulfate
Use: Meat preservative & Vasodilator
Sodium Nitrite
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
(Brand Name)
Kayexalate
Cation-exchange resin for tx of hyperkalemia
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
What name- NaOH
Sodium Hydroxide
A.k.a. caustic soda, sosa, lye
Sodium hydroxide
Use:
• Drain cleaner
• For HARD SOAP manufacture
• Glycerin suppositories preparation
Sodium hydroxide
Aka: Calx sodica
Soda lime NaOH Ca(OH)2
CO2 absorber for anesthesia in machines
Soda lime
Use:
Antioxidants & Preservatives
Sodium Bisulfite & Metabisulfite
Quantification of aldehydes (RCHO)
Bisulfite method
What name:
• NaHSO3
• Na3S2O5
• Sodium Bisulfite
• Sodium Metabisulfite
Aka:
• Umami molecule
• MSG
Monosodium Glutamate
USE: Monosodium Gutamate
Flavor enhancer
Cause “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”
MSG
Light headedness, headache due to glutamate (happen in what disease?)
Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
A.k.a. kalium/potash
Potassium
Primary intracellular cation
K
Causes re/hyperpolarization of action potentials
K
Use: Diuretic, Muscle contractant
Heart - relaxation
Muscle - contraction
K
What name-KCl
Potassium chloride
Potassium Chloride (Brand Name)
Kalium Durules
Use: KCl
Electrolyte replenisher
For Hypokalemia (oral, IV , infusion)