Inorganic Chem Lab

Question 1

are widely considered to be the best method for combating dehydration caused by diarrhea generally in 50mL/kg body wt and 100mL/kg given over 4 hours for mild and moderate dehydration respectively.

Answer 1

Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)

Question 2

Dose & Dosing regimen of ORS

Answer 2

• 50mL/kg body wt for mild dehydration every 4 hours
• 100mL/ kg body wt for moderate dehydration every 4 hours
• In every diarrheal stool, give 10mL/kg body wt and after 4 hours, the patient is reassessed
• In case the patient is vomiting, give 5mL every 5 minutes increasing gradually as tolerated

Question 3

addition of water to lime (CaO) with the
liberation of heat

Answer 3

Slaking

Question 4

This is when certain solid substances, when exposed to air absorb water, enough to form solutions

Answer 4

Deliquescence

Question 5

When some substances are exposed to air, they lose water to the atmosphere, thereby reducing in weight

Answer 5

Efflorescence

Question 6

This is when substances absorb water from air, but not enough to form solutions

Answer 6

Hygroscopic