Group 1A - Alkali Metals

Question 1

Glauber’s salt

A. Na2SO4
B. NaH2PO4
C. Na2SO3

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Diuretic and depressant

A. Li carbonate
B. LiBr
C. Li +

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Used as injection as slow IV drip

A. KMno4
B. KBr
C. KCl

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Spirit of mendererus

A. HgNH2Cl
B. CH3COONH4
C. (NH4)2CO3

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Maniac depressive psychosis

A. Li +
B. LiBr
C. Li carbonate

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Radioactive hydrogen isotope

A. Deuterium
B. Protium
C. Tritium

Answer 6

C

Question 7

Water soluble antioxidant

A. Na2SO4
B. NaHSO4
C. NaHSO3

Answer 7

C

Question 8

Antidote for zinc poisoning

A. NaHCO3
B. NaH2PO4
C. Na2SO4

Answer 8

A

Question 9

Trona

A. NaCO3 * 3H2O
B. NaCO3 * 2H2O
C. NaCO3 * 10H2O

Answer 9

B

Question 10

Sal soda

A. NaCO3 * 3H2O
B. NaCO3 * 2H2O
C. NaCO3 * 10H2O

Answer 10

C

Question 11

Expectorant and antiseptic

A. NaF
B. NaCl
C. NaI

Answer 11

C

Question 12

Antidote for cyanide and iodine poisoning

A. NaH2PO4
B. Na2SO4
C. Na2S2O3

Answer 12

C

Question 13

Disadvantage of baking soda

A. Systemic alkalosis
B. Systemic acidosis
C. Rebound hypertension

Answer 13

A

Question 14

Hypo

A. NaS2O7
B. NaS2O3
C. NaS2O5

Answer 14

B

Question 15

For cystitis

A. NaHSO3
B. NaCl
C. NaH2PO4

Answer 15

C

Question 16

Brand name available for Li carbonate

A. Litase
B. Liphase
C. Lithase

Answer 16

C

Question 17

Antidote for cyanide poisoning

A. NaNO3
B. NaNO2
C. Na2SO4

Answer 17

B (also NaS2O3)

Question 18

Chile saltpetre

A. Na2SO4
B. NaNO2
C. NaNO3

Answer 18

C

Question 19

Muriate of Hart’s Horn

A. NH4I
B. NH4Br
C. NH4Cl

Answer 19

C

Question 20

Component of Chlorox

A. NaOH
B. NaH2PO4
C. NaOCl

Answer 20

C

Question 21

Cream of tartar

A. Cathartic
B. Sedative
C. Oxidising agent

Answer 21

A

Question 21

KNaC4H4O6

A. Liver of Sulfur
B. Mineral chameleon
C. Rochelle’s salt

Answer 21

C

Question 21

Fixer in photography

A. Na2SO4
B. Na3C6H5O7
C. Na2S2O3

Answer 21

C

Question 23

Depressant, sedative

A. KCl
B. KBr
C. KI

Answer 23

B

Question 24

Used in lethal injection

A. KMnO4
B. KCl
C. KNO3

Answer 24

B

Question 25

Topical anti-infective

A. Sal volatile
B. White precipitate
C. NH4I

Answer 25

B

Question 27

Caustic soda

A. NaCl
B. NaOH
C. NaI

Answer 27

B

Question 28

Mineral chameleon

A. KMnO4
B. KCl
C. KNO3

Answer 28

A

Question 29

Systemic acidifier

A. Sal volatile
B. Muriate of hart’s horn
C. NH4I

Answer 29

B

Question 30

Fleet enema

A. NaH2PO4
B. Na2SO4
C. NaOCl

Answer 30

A

Question 31

Anticoagulant for blood

A. Na3C6H5O7
B. Na2C6H5O7
C. Na3C7H5O7

Answer 31

A

Question 32

Hart’s horn

A. Muriate of hart’s horn
B. Preston salt
C. White precipitate

Answer 32

B

Question 33

Sulfurated potash

A. Liver of Sulfur
B. Seignette’s salt
C. Salt Peter

Answer 33

A

Question 34

Anticariogenic

A. NaI
B. NaCl
C. NaF

Answer 34

C

Question 35

Solubilising agent for iodine

A. KI
B. KBr
C. KCl

Answer 35

A

Question 36

Respiratory stimulant

A. HgNH2Cl
B. NH4Br
C. (NH4)2CO3

Answer 36

C

Question 37

Caustic potash

A. KOH
B. NaOH
C. Ca(OH)2

Answer 37

A

Question 38

Sequestering property used in Benedict’s solution

A. Na2SO4
B. Na3C6H5O7
C. Na2S2O3

Answer 38

B