INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY Flashcards

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1
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The upper oxidizing zone of a nonluminous Bunsen flame consists largely of:
A. Incandescent carbon
B. A mixture of reducing gases and oxygen
C. A large excess of oxygen
D. Nitrogen
E. Unburnt gas

A

C. A large excess of oxygen

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Less volatile substances may be detected in:
A. Lower oxidizing zone
B. Upper oxidizing zone
C. Upper reducing zone
D. Lower reducing zone
E. Hottest portion of the flame

A

E. Hottest portion of the flame

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Sb imparts ______ color to the nonluminous Bunsen flame
A. Crimson
B. Yellowish green
C. Green
D. Blue
E. Brick red

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D. Blue

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Tl imparts ______ color to the nonluminous Bunsen flame
A. Crimson
B. Yellowish green
C. Green
D. Blue
E. Brick red

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C. Green

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In the micro scale of qualitative analysis, the quantity of a substance employed is reduced by a factor of

A. 0.1
B. 1
C. 10
D. 100
E. 1000

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D. 100

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A metallic deposit obtained after sublimation may indicate the presence of:

A. Ammonium salts
B. Sulphur
C. Mercury (I) iodide
D. Selenium (IV) oxide
E. Amalgams

A

E. Amalgams

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7
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A mixture of potassium and sodium chloride will produce _______ color in the flame test.

A. Orange
B. Violet
C. Yellow
D. Red
E. Reddish orange

A

B. Violet

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In the microcosmic salt bead test, the microcosmic salt _________ is used.

A. Na2B4O7.10H2O
B. Cu(BO2)2
C. Na(NH4)HPO4.4H2O
D. CuSO4.5H2O
E. NOTA

A

C. Na(NH4)HPO4.4H2O

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The color of borax bead produced by cerium salts in the oxidizing flame when hot is:

A. Orange red
B. Colorless
C. Yellow
D. Rose-violet
E. Bottle green

A

A. Orange red

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11
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The upper edge of a filter paper used during filtration should be about ______ cm from the upper rim of the funnel

A. 1 cm
B. 2 cm
C. 3 cm
D. 2/3 cm
E. 0.5 cm

A

A. 1 cm

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12
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When a precipitate tends to pass through the filter paper, this salt may be added to prevent the formation of colloidal solutions.

A. Sodium chloride
B. Potassium nitrate
C. Lithium chloride
D. Ammonium nitrate
E. NOTA

A

D. Ammonium nitrate

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13
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Glass apparatus which are particularly greasy may be cleaned with

A. Hot nitric acid
B. Concentrated hydrochloric acid
C. Chromosulphuric acid
D. Perchloric acid
E. Glacial acetic acid

A

C. Chromosulphuric acid

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14
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The reaction between lead nitrate and hydrogen sulfide will yield

A. A blue solution
B. A colorless solution
C. A white precipitate
D. A yellow precipitate
E. A black precipitate

A

E. A black precipitate

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15
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This compound is formed when mercury (I) chloride dissolves in aqua regia

A. Mercury (II) amidochloride
B. Mercury (I) amidochloride
C. Mercury (I) nitrate
D. Mercury (II) nitrate
E. Mercury (II) chloride

A

E. Mercury (II) chloride

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16
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Basic mercury (II) amidoInitrate exists as:

A. A black precipitate
B. A white precipitate
C. A gray precipitate
D. A colorless precipitate
E. Colorless solution

A

B. A white precipitate

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17
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The reaction between silver nitrate and potassium iodide will produce

A. A black precipitate
B. A white precipitate
C. A gray precipitate
D. A yellow precipitate
E. No precipitate

A

D. A yellow precipitate

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18
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The reaction between mercury (II) nitrate and excess potassium iodide will produce:

A. A white precipitate of potassium nitrate
B. A black deposit of metallic mercury
C. A red precipitate of mercury (II) iodide
D. A colorless solution containing tetraiodomercurate (II) ions
E. NOTA

A

D. A colorless solution containing tetraiodomercurate (II) ions

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19
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Purple-colored compounds usually indicate the presence of

A. Dichromates
B. Cobalt salts
C. Permanganates
D. Purple sulfur
E. Sulfides

A

C. Permanganates

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20
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Devarda’s alloy contains

A. Cu, Al, Zn
B. Cu, Ni
C. Bi, Pb, Sn
D. Ni, Fe, Cr
E. Pb, Sb, Sn

A

A. Cu, Al, Zn

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21
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A solution that yields a white precipitate with dilute HCl and dissolves in ammonia solution indicates the presence of

A. Pb 2+
B. Hg2+ 2
C. Ag+
D. Hg2+
E. NOTA

A

C. Ag+

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22
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A solution that yields a white precipitate with excess reagent of ammonium carbonate indicates the presence of

A. Group I cations
B. Group II cations
C. Group III cations
D. Group IV cations
E. Group V cations

A

D. Group IV cations

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23
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A solution that yields a white precipitate with excess reagent of Na2HPO4 indicates the presence of

A. Mg 2+
B. NH 4+
C. Na+
D. K+
E. NOTA

A

A. Mg 2+

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24
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The most stable complexes are found by ions of these groups of elements

A. Group VI A
B. Group VII A
C. Group I B
D. Group II B
E. Group VIII

A

E. Group VIII

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25
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The element that was named from a Greek word which means “acid former”

A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Chloride
E. Helium

A

C. Oxygen

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26
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Artificial radioactive isotopes emit the following except

A. Alpha particles
B. Beta particles
C. Gamma rays
D. K capture x rays
E. NOTA

A

A. Alpha particles

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27
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Emitted when neutrons exceed protons beyond a stable ratio that occurs mainly in the elements of atomic numbers above 63

A. Alpha particles
B. Positron
C. Negatron
D. Cyclotron
E. K capture x rays

A

C. Negatron

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28
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The mineral spodumene contains

A. CaMg3(SiO3)4
B. Na3AIF6
C. CaSO4.2H2O
D. LiA([SiO3])2
E. NOTA

A

D. LiA([SiO3])2

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29
Q

Compounds formed when molecules of two different halogens react

A. Interhalogens
B. Intrahalogens
C. Semihalogens
D. Cohalides
E. Reaction is not possible

A

A. Interhalogens

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30
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CrCl2 (H2O) 4NO3 is

A. Aqueous chromochloronitrate
B. Hydrated chromodichloronitrate
C. Nitrated chromodichlorohydrate
D. Dichlorotetraaquochromium (III) nitrate
E. Dichlorotetraaquochromium (II) nitrate

A

D. Dichlorotetraaquochromium (III) nitrate

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31
Q

Ethylenediamine is a type of ligand classified as

A. Unidentate
B. Bidentate
C. Hexadentate
D. Tetradentate
E. Pentadentate

A

B. Bidentate

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32
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Francium has Z=

A. 37
B. 55
C. 57
D. 87
E. 95

A

D. 87

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33
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The most stable diatomic molecule is

A. Oxygen
B. Bromine
C. Nitrogen
D. Fluorine
E. NOTA

A

C. Nitrogen

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34
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The bond existing between mercury (II) fluoride is

A. H bond
B. Ionic
C. Covalent
D. Metallic bond
E. NOTA

A

B. Ionic

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35
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The most metallic of all halogens is

A. Fluorine
B. Chlorine
C. Bromine
D. Iodine
E. NOTA

A

D. Iodine

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36
Q

If a basic solvent is used, the iodine solution obtained is usually colored

A. Colorless
B. Violet
C. Orange
D. Blue black
E. Black

A

C. Orange

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37
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Linus Pauling called this element a superhalogen, probably owing to its high electronegativity value.

A. Fluorine
B. Chlorine
C. Bromine
D. Iodine
E. NOTA

A

A. Fluorine

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38
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This principle states that, in a stable complex, there may be no high concentration of negative or positive charge, and that charge will tend to distribute itself over the atoms within a complex in such a way that the net charge on each atom approaches zero.

A. Law of Hess
B. Aufbau Principle
C. Electropositvity principle
D. Electronegativity principle
E. Electroneutrality principle

A

E. Electroneutrality principle

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39
Q

Oxidation of phosphorous with oxygen may yield

A. P4O6
B. P4O10
C. P2O4
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

D. AOTA

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40
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An element that has an electronegativity of 0.9 on the Pauling scale and an element with a Pauling electronegativity of 3.0 has sufficient difference to form

A. Ionic bonds
B. Covalent bonds
C. Coordinate covalent bonds
D. H bonds
E. NOTA

A

A. Ionic bonds

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41
Q

Calcium Disodium Versenate may be used in the treatment for heavy metal poisoning, primarily that caused by

A. Mercury
B. Arsenic
C. Gold
D. Lead
E. NOTA

A

D. Lead

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42
Q

The only alkali metal that melts above the boiling point of water is

A. Lithium
B. Sodium
C. Potassium
D. Rubidium
E. Cesium

A

A. Lithium

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43
Q

Which alkali metal hydroxide has the highest alkalinity?

A. Lithium hydroxide
B. Sodium hydroxide
C. Potassium hydroxide
D. Rubidium hydroxide
E. Cesium hydroxide

A

E. Cesium hydroxide

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44
Q

All oxides and hydroxides of the coinage metals are freely basic except for

A. Cu2O
B. Ag2O
C. Au2O
D. NOTA
E. AOTA

A

B. Ag2O

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45
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The reagent that will precipitate out Group I cations

A. Dilute hydrochloric acid
B. Hydrogen sulphide
C. Ammonium sulphide
D. Ammonium carbonate
E. Sodium biphosphate

A

A. Dilute hydrochloric acid

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46
Q

Which among these acid halides has the highest acidity?

A. HI
B. HBr
C. HCl
D. HF
E. NOTA

A

A. HI

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47
Q

How many percent by weight of HCl does muriatic acid contain?

A. 96-98%
B. 97-99%
C. 10-16%
D. 35-38%
E. 9.5-105%

A

D. 35-38%

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48
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A type of water which is sometimes known as purgative water

A. Alkaline water
B. Carbonated water
C. Chalybeate water
D. Lithia water
E. Saline water

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E. Saline water

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48
Q

The specific gravity of sulphuric acid is

A. 1.18
B. 1.84
C. 1.71
D. 1.14
E. NOTA

A

B. 1.84

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49
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A type of water that contains iron in solution or suspension and are characterized by a ferruginous taste

A. Alkaline water
B. Carbonated water
C. Chalybeate water
D. Lithia water
E. Saline water

A

C. Chalybeate water

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50
Q

Graham’s salt is

A. Sodium sulfate
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Calcium phosphate
D. Sodium metaphosphate
E. Ammonium bicarbonate

A

D. Sodium metaphosphate

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51
Q

Parenteral preparations containing bacteriostatic water for injection may be administered through the following routes except:

A. Intravenous
B. Subcutaneous
C. Intramuscular
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

A. Intravenous

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52
Q

This element decreases the coefficient of expansion in glass.

A. Potassium
B. Iron
C. Titanium
D. Boron
E. Rare earth metals

A

D. Boron

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53
Q

The black precipitate produced in Marsh’s test is

A. Lead
B. Arsenic
C. Silver
D. Hydrogen sulfide
E. Cadmium

A

C. Silver

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54
Q

Element that predominates in the plasma and interstitial fluids

A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Magnesium
D. Calcium
E. Iron

A

A. Sodium

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55
Q

Softening both temporary and permanent hard water may be achieved through:

A. Boiling
B. Clark’s lime process
C. Demineralization
D. Addition of ammonia
E. NOTA

A

C. Demineralization

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55
Q

The xanthoproteic test make use of this acid

A. Boric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Nitric acid
D. Sulfuric acid
E. Phosphoric acid

A

C. Nitric acid

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56
Q

Iron compound which has the superior resistance to oxidation upon exposure to air

A. Ferrous fumarate
B. Ferrous gluconate
C. Ferrous sulfate
D. Ferrous oxide
E. NOTA

A

A. Ferrous fumarate

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56
Q

Ringer’s injection contains_____ mEqs of potassium

A. 147 mEq
B. 130 mEq
C. 4 mEq
D. 2.7 mEq
E. NOTA

A

C. 4 mEq

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56
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This is used both as a diuretic and in the treatment of chronic acidosis to restore bicarbonate reserve.

A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Potassium bicarbonate
C. Sodium citrate
D. Sodium lactate
E. Ammonium chloride

A

C. Sodium citrate

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56
Q

The principal anion of the intracellular fluid compartment is

A. Chloride
B. Phosphate
C. Sulfate
D. Bicarbonate
E. Carbonate

A

B. Phosphate

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57
Q

The positive result in Gutzeit’s test is the presence of

A. White precipitate
B. Evolution of colorless gas
C. Black spot in filter paper
D. Effervescence in solution
E. Silver mirror in test tube walls

A

C. Black spot in filter pape

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57
Q

Important component of the protein ceruloplasmin

A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
E. NOTA

A

B. Copper

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58
Q

Marsh test is a test for

A. Cadmium
B. Copper
C. Astatine
D. Arsenic
E. Lead

A

D. Arsenic

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59
Q

Decoloration of fuchsine dye indicates the presence of

A. Phosphates
B. Sulphates
C. Oxides
D. Phosphites
E. Sulphites

A

E. Sulphites

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60
Q

Deficiency of this mineral result to parakeratosis

A. Zinc
B. Iron
C. Copper
D. Magnesium
E. Iodine

A

A. Zinc

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60
Q

Prussian blue is:

A. Fe4[Fe(CN6)]3
B. The same as Turnbull’s blue
C. Iron (III) hexacyanoferrate
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

D. AOTA

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61
Q

This metal has the capacity to displace hydrogen in solution

A. Platinum
B. Mercury
C. Tin
D. Bismuth
E. Copper

A

C. Tin

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62
Q

These salts may contain two different cations combined with a single anion or may contain a single cation combine with two or more anions.

A. Normal salts
B. Hydrogen salts
C. Mixed salts
D. Double salts
E. NOTA

A

C. Mixed salts

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63
Q

Temporary hardness of water is usually caused by the presence of:

A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Sodium carbonate
C. Calcium sulfate
D. Magnesium carbonate
E. Potassium sulfate

A

D. Magnesium carbonate

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63
Q

The element found in human bodies that is an important constituent of xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase.

A. Iodine
B. Zinc
C. Molybdenum
D. Selenium
E. Copper

A

C. Molybdenum

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64
Q

Defacqz reaction is used to test for:

A. Molybdenum
B. Tungsten
C. Thallium
D. Gallium
E. Gold

A

B. Tungsten

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65
Q

Turnbull’s blue is

A. Fe3[Fe(CN)6]12
B. Iron (II) hexacyanoferrate
C. The same as prussian blue
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

C. The same as prussian blue

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65
Q

This system of inorganic nomenclature cites the charge on a complex ion rather than the oxidation state of the central unit.

A. Stock system
B. Ewens-Bassett System
C. Classical System
D. Modern System
E. AOTA

A

B. Ewens-Bassett System

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66
Q

A precipitate may result in an unknown solution upon the addition of hydrogen sulphide if this action is present:

A. Ag+
B. As5+
C. Fe2+
D. Fe3+
E. Li+

A

B. As5+

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67
Q

Being a bridge element, the behaviour of this element and its compound is often different that of the other members of the Group I family.

A. Lithium
B. Sodium
C. Ammonium
D. Rubidium
E. Cesium

A

A. Lithium

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68
Q

The most chemically active among the members in Group II A

A. Magnesium
B. Beryllium
C. Calcium
D. Strontium
E. Barium

A

E. Barium

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69
Q

The best expectorant is

A. KI syrup
B. NH4Cl solution
C. HI solution
D. H2O vapor
E. NOTA

A

D. H2O vapor

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70
Q

The second most abundant element on earth

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Aluminum
D. Silicon
E. Hydrogen

A

D. Silicon

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71
Q

This is the product when a base like sodium carbonate is fused with pure silica.

A. Smectite
B. Talc
C. Silanes
D. Glass
E. Pumice

A

D. Glass

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72
Q

Fatal bends in deep sea divers are caused by gaseous_____ in the blood

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Hydrogen
C. Helium
D. Pure oxygen
E. Nitrogen

A

E. Nitrogen

72
Q

The most stable allotropic form of sulphur at room temperature

A. α- sulfur
B. β- sulfur
C. Г-sulfur
D. NOTA
E. AOTA

A

A. α- sulfur

73
Q

One hundred volumes of hydrogen peroxide is equal to

A. 3%
B. 6%
C. 30%
D. 70%
E. 100%

A

C. 30%

74
Q

Compounds which are capable of interfering with the passage of X rays are used as

A. Enema
B. Chemotherapeutic agents
C. Radiopaques
D. Radioisotopes
E. NOTA

A

C. Radiopaques

75
Q

Iron oxides are usually used as

A. Astringents
B. Topical protectives
C. Laxatives
D. Pigments
E. Buffers

A

C. Laxatives

76
Q

Potassium alum is an example of a

A. Normal salt
B. Hydrogen salt
C. Mixed salt
D. Double salt
E. NOTA

A

D. Double salt

76
Q

A green precipitate that results after a solution was neutralized with ammonia solution and after the addition of ammonium sulphide indicates the presence of:

A. Al3+
B. Mn2+
C. Cr3+
D. Co2+
E. Ni2+

A

C. Cr3+

77
Q

This metal will not react with acids to produce hydrogen

A. Potassium
B. Aluminum
C. Bismuth
D. Strontium
E. Lead

A

C. Bismuth

78
Q

The only route of administration approved in administering Iron Dextran Injection

A. Intravenous
B. Intramuscular
C. Subcutaneous
D. Intra arterial
E. Intradermal

A

B. Intramuscular

78
Q

Aromatic Ammonia Spirit, USP must be stored in

A. PET bottles
B. Rubber containers
C. PVC containers
D. Amber bottles
E. Clear glass containers

A

D. Amber bottles

79
Q

The softest mineral known is:

A. Mg5(Si8O20)(OH)2.8H2O
B. Mg3(OH)2Si4O10
C. [Al4(OH)6][Si4O10)(OH2)]
D. CaAl2Si4O12.6H2O
E. NOTA

A

B. Mg3(OH)2Si4O10

80
Q

A white precipitate after the addition of excess ammonium carbonate indicates the presence of

A. Group I cations
B. Group II cations
C. Group III cations
D. Group IV cations
E. Group V cations

A

D. Group IV cations

81
Q

An example of an efflorescent substance is

A. Epsom salt
B. Glauber’s salt
C. Blue vitriol
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

D. AOTA

81
Q

The oxidation state of sulphur that gives rise to sulphuric cid

A. -1
B. -2
C. +2
D. -3
E. +6

A

E. +6

81
Q

Used as bone replacement for temporary braces of long bones and to close openings in the skull

A. Plaster of Paris
B. Zinc-eugenol cement
C. Silver
D. Tantalum
E. Adamantium

A

C. Silver

81
Q

A basic or “sub” salt is prepared by

A. Partial hydrolysis of a normal salt
B. Partial neutralization of a hydroxide
C. Partial reaction with a base
D. A and B
E. B and C

A

D. A and B

82
Q

The following elements belongs to Period III of the periodic table except for:

A. Boron
B. Magnesium
C. Sulfur
D. Silicon
E. NOTA

A

A. Boron

82
Q

Treatment with gold has been used in the following conditions except:

A. Rheumatoid arthritis
B. Disseminated lupus
C. Nondisseminated lupus erythematosus
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

B. Disseminated lupus

83
Q

Metallic mercury is soluble in the following acids except

A. Hot H2SO4
B. HI
C. HCl
D. Cold HNO3
E. NOTA

A

C. HCl

84
Q

A solution prepared from the complex compound produced when mercuric iodide reacts with potassium iodide is known as:

A. Benedict’s reagent
B. Valser’s reagent
C. Bordeaux mixture
D. Nessler’s reagent
E. Fehling’s reagent

A

B. Valser’s reagent

85
Q

Burrow’s solution contains

A. Aluminum acetate
B. Lead subacetate
C. Magnesium hydroxide
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

A. Aluminum acetate

85
Q

Native colloidal, hydrated silicate is also known as:

A. Kaolin
B. Talc
C. Bentonite
D. Silane
E. Siliceous earth

A

C. Bentonite

86
Q

Purple of Cassius consists of

A. Metallic gold
B. Colloidal gold
C. Tin chloride
D. Metallic tin
E. NOTA

A

B. Colloidal gold

87
Q

A cofactor for phosphate transferring enzymes and also a constituent of bones and teeth

A. Magnesium
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Copper
E. Zinc

A

A. Magnesium

87
Q

Aluminum silicates that contain impurities of calcium, magnesium, iron oxides, fragments of quartz etc. is known as ________

A. Bentonite
B. Montmorillonite
C. Kaolin
D. Attapulgite
E. Clay

A

E. Clay

87
Q

The metal of Masynoeci is also more commonly known as

A. Wood’s alloy
B. Devarda’s alloy
C. Brass
D. Bronze
E. NOTA

A

C. Brass

88
Q

The purest native form of uncombined carbon is

A. Coal
B. Charcoal
C. Diamond
D. Graphite
E. AOTA

A

C. Diamond

88
Q

This aluminum magnesium silicate, also known as floridin, is a low plasticity, clay-like material which, when heated, exhibits an increase in its adsorptive properties.

A. Kaolin
B. Bentonite
C. Talc
D. Fuller’s earth
E. Pumice

A

D. Fuller’s earth

88
Q

The following are the known uses of sodium hypochlorite solution except:

A. Disinfectant
B. Antiseptic
C. Oxidizing agent
D. Bleaching agent
E. AOTA

A

B. Antiseptic

89
Q

What is formed when ozone dissolves and unites with the double bonds of substances such as oil of turpentine, oil of cinnamon and olive oil?

A. Peroxides
B. Ozonides
C. Oxidized oils
D. Dehydrogenated oils
E. NOTA

A

B. Ozonides

89
Q

Corrosive sublimate is:

A. Ammoniated mercury
B. Mercury bichloride
C. Mercurous chloride
D. Potassium hydroxide
E. NOTA

A

B. Mercury bichloride

90
Q

The only Group V cation that will yield a precipitate with sodium biphosphate

A. Li+
B. Na+
C. K+
D. NH4+
E. Mg2+

A

E. Mg2+

91
Q

Water (as molecules) associated with cations and/or anions of salt in solution or in crystals.

A. Coordinated water
B. Zeolytic water
C. Lattice water
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

A. Coordinated water

92
Q

Rinman’s green is

A. Zinc acetate
B. Cobalt zincate
C. Copper acetoarsenate
D. Potassium ferrocyanide
E. NOTA

A

B. Cobalt zincate

93
Q

In testing for the presence of reducing sugars in a diabetic urine, 0.1% concentration of such sugars will produce ______ with the Fehling’s solution.

A. Brick red precipitate
B. White precipitate
C. Colorless solution
D. Bluish-green solution
E. NOTA

A

D. Bluish-green solution

94
Q

Solution 2 of the Fehling’s reagent contains the:

A. Cupric sulfate
B. Reducing agent
C. Sequestering agent
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

C. Sequestering agent

95
Q

Which of the following metals are placed higher than hydrogen in the electromotive series of metals?

A. Barium
B. Strontium
C. Nickel
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

D. AOTA

96
Q

Complexes of iodine with carrier organic molecules serving as solubilizing agent to liberate iodine in solution.

A. Iodates
B. Starch-iodoform
C. Iodophor

A

C. Iodophor

97
Q

What is the color of the precipitate produced when mercuric salts are treated with sodium hydroxide TS?

A. Yellow
B. Scarlet
C. White
D. Black
E. No precipitate

A

A. Yellow

97
Q

The oxidation state of oxygen in the peroxide ion is

A. 0
B. -1
C. -2
D. +2
E. NOTA

A

B. -1

98
Q

A procedure that employs gamma emitting isotopes and focused radiation directly on the area under treatment

A. Teletherapy
B. Implantation therapy
C. Contact therapy
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

A. Teletherapy

98
Q

Vogel reaction is used to test for:

A. Nickel ions
B. Ferrous ions
C. Cobaltous ions
D. Ammonium ions
E. NOTA

A

C. Cobaltous ions

99
Q

Why is it important to give a patient Lugol’s solution at least 24 hours before the administration of radioactive iodine?

A. To saturate the thyroid gland with iodine
B. To prevent iodine depletion
C. To prevent the uptake of radioactivity
D. A and B
E. A and C

A

E. A and C

100
Q

Which of the following commercial preparations contain potassium iodide and is indicated for goiter prophylaxis in iodine deficiency?

A. Eltroxin ®
B. Iodine ®
C. Jodid ®
D. Neo mercazole ®
E. Thyrax ®

A

C. Jodid ®

100
Q

A useful diagnostic agent in determining renal function is:

A. Iodinated I 125 Serum Albumin
B. Sodium Iodohippurate I 131
C. Sodium Rose Bengal I 131
D. Ferric chloride Fe 59
E. NOTA

A

B. Sodium Iodohippurate I 131

100
Q

Which is false from these statements?

A. Metallic properties of elements generally decrease in a given period as atomic number increases
B. Ionization energy increases as the atomic number increases
C. Electronegativity of the elements increases from left to right across any period and from bottom to top in any group (except VIIIA)
D. NOTA
E. AOTA

A

B. Ionization energy increases as the atomic number increases

100
Q

In the Griess-Ilosvay test, diazotization of sulphanilic acid is affected by _____ acid, followed by coupling with 1-naphthylamine reagent to form the red azo dye.

A. Sulphuric acid
B. Hypochlorous acid
C. Nitrous acid
D. Nitric acid
E. Glacial acetic acid

A

C. Nitrous acid

100
Q

The quantitative Benedict’s solution contains all of the following except:

A. Cupric sulfate
B. Sodium citrate
C. Potassium thiocyanate
D. Potassium ferrocyanide
E. Sodium carbonate

A

E. Sodium carbonate

101
Q

Which reagent may be used to differentiate mercurous salts from mercuric salts?

A. Sodium hydroxide TS
B. Copper foil
C. Hydrogen sulfide
D. AOTA
E. NOTA

A

A. Sodium hydroxide TS

102
Q

An entity providing a pair of electrons in a coordinate covalent bond is termed as

A. Acceptor species
B. Electron provider
C. Donor species
D. Acid
E. Base

A

C. Donor species

103
Q

These metals react vigorously with water to form hydrogen gas and metallic hydroxides

A. Alkali metals
B. Alkaline earth metals
C. Coinage metals
D. Rare earth metals
E. AOTA

A

A. Alkali metals

103
Q

All the other nitrates are soluble in the water except for ______ which is only sparingly soluble in water.

A. Mercuric nitrite
B. Sodium nitrite
C. Ammonium nitrite
D. Silver nitrite
E. Mercurous nitrite

A

D. Silver nitrite

103
Q

All of the members of the family of these metals form complex cations with ammonia

A. Alkali metals
B. Alkaline earth metals
C. Coinage metals
D. Rare earth metals
E. AOTA

A

C. Coinage metals

104
Q

This group of element hydroxides in aqueous solutions has the greatest alkalinity in nature with alkalinity increasing as the ionic radius increases.

A. Group IA
B. Group IB
C. Group IIA
D. Group IIB
E. Group IIIA

A

A. Group IA

104
Q

All Group IA elements have increasing oxidation potentials except:

A. Cesium
B. Rubidium
C. Potassium
D. Sodium
E. Lithium

A

E. Lithium

105
Q

The following are the advantages of using Benedict’s solution over Fehling’s solution except:

A. Benedict’s solution is less alkaline than Fehling’s solution
B. The citrate solution in Benedict’s reagent is a better sequestering agent
C. Benedict’s solution is more stable than Fehling’s solution
D. NOTA
E. AOTA

A

E. AOTA

106
Q

Thenard’s blue is chemically known as:

A. Aluminum carbonate
B. Sodium cobaltncobalt nitrateitarate
C. Cupric sulfate
D. Cobalt meta-aluminate
E. NOTA

A

D. Cobalt meta-aluminate

106
Q

This is also known as White Precipitate

A. Zinc sulfide
B. Ammoniated mercury
C. Calomel
D. Zinc oxide
E. Ammonium carbonate

A

B. Ammoniated mercury

106
Q

This group of elements have an additional ten electrons, giving it a “pseudo- inert gas” or an 18- electron structure.

A. Group IA
B. Group IIA
C. Group IB
D. Group IIB
E. NOTA

A

D. Group IIB

106
Q

All alkaline earth metals reduce water with the liberation of hydrogen and the formation of an alkaline solution except:

A. Be
B. Ca
C. Sr
D. Ba
E. Ra

A

A. Be

107
Q

Hydroxides of this group of elements tend to show amphoteric properties except those at the top and the bottom elements of this group.

A. Group IA
B. Group IIA
C. Group IIIA
D. Group IVA
E. Group IVB

A

C. Group IIIA

108
Q

This group of elements predominantly exhibit covalent bonding, owing to the small size and high charge on the tetravalent ions.

A. Group IA
B. Group IIA
C. Group IIIA
D. Group IVA
E. Group IVB

A

D. Group IVA

108
Q

What is the relationship between the oxidation number and acidity of the oxyacids of a given element in the case of the elements in Group VI?

A. Directly proportional
B. Inversely proportional
C. Acidity and oxidation number has no relation at all
D. NOTA
E. AOTA

A

A. Directly proportional

109
Q

The strongest acid among the members of the halogen family is

A. HF
B. HCl
C. HBr
D. HI
E. HNO3

A

D. HI

110
Q

An oxyacid of the halogen with the formula HOXO is appropriately named as

A. Hypohalous acid
B. Halous acid
C. Halic acid
D. Perhalic acid
E. NOTA

A

B. Halous acid

111
Q

This group of elements are the most stable to any kind of chemical reaction.

A. Group IA
B. Group IB
C. Group VIIA
D. Group VIIIA
E. NOTA

A

D. Group VIIIA

111
Q

If oxidizing impurities are rigidly excluded, all alkali metals in this group will dissolve in ammonia to form a blue solution, which, if evaporated, will recover the uncharged metal eventually.

A. Group IA
B. Group IIA
C. Group IB
D. Group IIB
E. Group IIIA

A

A. Group IA

111
Q

According to this principle, hard acids are electron acceptors with high positive charges and relatively small sizes while soft acids have low positive charges and relatively large sizes.

A. Lewis Acid and Base Principle
B. Bronsted-Lowry Principle
C. Arrhenius Principle
D. Pearson’s HSAB Principle
E. NOTA

A

D. Pearson’s HSAB Principle

111
Q

Heating boric acid to temperature s over 160°C will produce

A. Metaboric acid
B. Pyroboric acid
C. Boron trioxide
D. Tetraboric acid
E. Sodium perborate

A

C. Boron trioxide

112
Q

This group of elements are the first elements large enough to permit the addition of electrons to the d orbital, beginning with the third principal quantum number.

A. Group IB
B. Group IIB
C. Group IIIB
D. Group IVB
E. Group VB

A

C. Group IIIB

112
Q

Nitric acid, NF 30 is an aqueous solution containing:
A. Not less than 36.5% and not more than 38% by weight of HNO3
B. Not less than 69% and not more than 71% by weight of HNO3
C. Not less than 85% and not more than 88% by weight of HNO3
D. Not less than 94% and not more than 98% by weight of HNO3
E. Not less than 27% and not more than 30% by weight of HNO3

A

B. Not less than 69% and not more than 71% by weight of HNO3

113
Q

This mixture is used for its ability to absorb CO2 from expired air in metabolic function test.

A. Slaked Lime C. AOTA
B. Soda Lime D. NOTA

A

B. Soda Lime

114
Q

Each element in this group has a core with an outer shell of 18 electrons, together with a single valence electron in the outermost shell.

A. Group 1A D. Group IIB
B. Group IB E. Group IIIA
C. Group IIA

A

B. Group IB

114
Q

Sal soda or washing soda has the formula

A. NaHCO3
B. Na2CO3
C. Na2CO3. H2O
D. Na2CO3. 7 H2O
E. Na2CO3. 10 H2O

A

E. Na2CO3. 10 H2O

115
Q

This buffer system is useful at alkaline pH and can be used in ophthalmic solutions, contact lens solution and as solvent for soluble fluorescein.

A. Sorensen phosphate buffer
B. Atkins and Pantin buffer
C. Feldman’s buffer
D. Gifford’s buffer
E. NOTA

A

B. Atkins and Pantin buffer

115
Q

When combined with oxygen or in the form of their oxygen salts, the halogens have ___ valence/s.

A. one D. A and B
B. negative E. B and C
C. greater than one

A

C. greater than one

116
Q

Addition of Barium chloride solution to solutions containing nitrites will produce

A. Evolution of gas D. Transient pale blue solution
B. Brown precipitate E. No precipitate
C. White crystalline precipitate

A

E. No precipitate

117
Q

An antioxidant usually found in solutions of drugs with phenol or catechol nucleus ex. Epinephrine HCl to prevent oxidation of these compounds to quinines and similar substances.

A. Sulfur dioxide D. Nitrogen
B. Sodium hyposulfite E. Sodium nitrite
C. Sodium metabisulfite

A

C. Sodium metabisulfite

117
Q

This is used to provide an inert atmosphere to retard oxidation in cod liver oil, olive oil, and multiple vitamin preparations.

A. Helium D. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen E. NOTA
C. Hydrogen

A

B. Nitrogen

118
Q

Temporary hard water is caused by the presence in solution of calcium or magnesium ____.

A. sulfates D. chlorides
B. hydroxides E. NOTA
C. bicarbonate

A

C. bicarbonate

118
Q

Organic mercurial salts were previously used as diuretics and are all administered parenterally except:

A. Meralluride D. Chlormerodrin
B. Sodium mercaptomerin E. NOTA
C. Calomel

A

D. Chlormerodrin

118
Q

Faulty calcium metabolism defined as a reduced volume of bone tissue per unit volume of anatomical bone and commonly affects postmenopausal women is known as:

A. Osteoporosis D. Hypocalcemia
B. Rickets E. NOTA
C. Paget’s disease

A

A. Osteoporosis

118
Q

Members of the “heavy platinum metals” include

A. Ruthenium D. Palladium
B. Iridium E. NOTA
C. Rhodium

A

B. Iridium

119
Q

This element can replace calcium in bone formation and has been used to hasten bone remineralization in diseases such as osteoporosis.

A. Strontium D. Magnesium
B. Barium E. Tantalum
C. Beryllium

A

A. Strontium

120
Q

This compound has been used in the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis and Monilia albicans. However, extended use of this product may result to argyria and nephritis.

A. Silver nitrate D. Silver lactate
B. Silver nitrite E. Silver protein
C. Silver trinitrophenolate

A

C. Silver trinitrophenolate

120
Q

Betadine® antiseptic topical solution contains ____ % of iodine.

A. 0.5-1% D.10%
B. 5% E. NOTA
C. 7.5%

A

D.10%

121
Q

This sodium salt does not produce systemic alkalosis readily and is antiketogenic. As such, it is thought to be more suitable as an electrolyte replenisher.

A. Sodium bicarbonate D. Sodium tatrate
B. Sodium lactate E. Sodium citrate
C. Sodium gluconate

A

B. Sodium lactate

121
Q

In the reaction: KMNO4 + 5 HNO2 + 3 H2SO4 3 MnSO4 + 5 HNO3 + K2SO4, the reducing agent is:

A. KMnO4 D. H2O
B. HNO2 E. NOTA
C. H2SO4

A

B.HNO2

121
Q

Addition of ferric salts to solutions of thiocyanates causes the formation of a blood-red colored solution, which has been variously ascribed to the formation of:

A. Fe (SCN) 3 D. AOTA
B. Fe (SCN) 6 E. NOTA
C. Fe (SCN) ++

A

D. AOTA

122
Q

Fresh silver stains on skin may be best removed by painting the affected area with

A. Tincture of iodine
B. Sodium thiosulfate
C. Sodium picrate
D. Potassium cyanide
E. NOTA

A

A. Tincture of iodine

122
Q

Citric acid is added to Milk of Magnesia to

A. prevent oxidation D. A and B
B. enhance palatability E. B and C
C. minimize alkalinity

A

E. B and C

123
Q

KNaC4H4O6. 4 H2O is also known by the following names except:

A. Potassium Sodium tartrate D. Rochelle salt
B. Sal seignette E. NOTA
C. Seidlitz powder

A

E. NOTA

124
Q

This substance gives calamine its pink color.

A. Zinc oxide D. Ferric oxide
B. Ferrous oxide E. NOTA
C. Zinc carbonate

A

D. Ferric oxide

125
Q

Flash-light powders are mixtures of potassium chlorate or barium peroxide and the powdered form of this element

A. Calcium D. Sulfur
B. Aluminum E. Phosphorus
C. Magnesium

A

C. Magnesium

125
Q

In the compound sodium manganite, NaMnO3, manganese exhibits a valence of

A. 2 D. 6
B. 3 E. 7
C. 4

A

C. 4

125
Q

NaF may be stored

A. in dark, glass bottles D. AOTA
B. for one year E. NOTA
C. in cool temperatures

A

E. NOTA

126
Q

Salt of wormwood is

A. KHCO3 . 4 H2O D. K2HPO4
B. K2CO3 . ½ H2O E. NOTA
C. CH3COOK

A

B. K2CO3 . ½ H2O

126
Q

The explosive form of antimony is the

A. Metallic form D. Yellow antimony
B. Amorphous form E. Black antimony
C. Crystalline form

A

B. Amorphous form

127
Q

Fool’s gold is

A. Gold sodium thiomalate D. Ferrous carbonate with shale
B. Auric selenate E. NOTA
C. Iron pyrite

A

C. Iron pyrite

127
Q

The most desirable form of talc for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

A. amorphous D. steatite
B. foliated E. granular
C. fibrous

A

B. foliated

127
Q

Quilonium-R® is also

A. Lithium bromide D. Lithium bicarbonate
B. Lithium chloride E. Lithium hydroxide
C. Lithium carbonate

A

C. Lithium carbonate

127
Q

The following elements exhibit amphoteric property except

A. Aluminum D. Lead
B. Tin E. NOTA
C. Zinc

A

E. NOTA

127
Q

In a weakly acidic medium, the reaction between this metal and stannous chloride will produce a purple precipitate commonly known as Purple of Cassius

A. Tin D. Gold
B. Silver E. Lead
C. Mercury

A

D. Gold

128
Q

A native form of calcium carbonate that has been freed from most of its impurities through elutriation.

A. Drop chalk D. Lime
B. Precipitated chalk E. NOTA
C. Muriate of Lime

A

A. Drop chalk

128
Q

A property of some substances to lose water molecules from a crystalline structure.

A. Dehydration D. Efflorescence
B. Hygroscopic property E. NOTA
C. Deliquescence

A

D. Efflorescence

128
Q

This compound is said to be the recommended calcium salt as electrolyte replenisher because it provides an optimum ratio of 1:1 calcium to phosphorus.

A. Calcium lactate D. Tribasic calcium phosphate
B. Calcium carbonate E. NOTA
C. Dibasic calcium phosphate

A

C. Dibasic calcium phosphate

128
Q

The iron salt in this commercial preparation has the advantage of being the least irritating to the GI tract.

A. Feosol® D. Cherifer® capsule
B. Hemobion® E. NOTA
C. Revicon Max®

A

B. Hemobion®

128
Q

This aluminum magnesium silicate, also known as Floridin, is a low plasticity clay-like material with high water content. It finds its use in the decolorization of oils.

A. Kaolin D. Pumice
B. Bentonite E. NOTA
C. Fuller’s Earth

A

D. Pumice

129
Q

Nordhausen acid also refers to

A. Diluted hypochloric acid
B. Fuming sulfuric acid
C. Phosphoric acid
D. Muriatic acid
E. Concentrated nitric acid

A

B. Fuming sulfuric acid

129
Q

Vleminckx’s solution, a mixture prepared by boiling lime and sublime sulfur, is used as

A. cathartic D. emetic
B. scabicide E. irritant
C. antifungal

A

B. scabicide

129
Q

Fowler’s solution

A. Dilute sodium hypochlorite
B. Copper Acetoarsenate solution
C. Potassium arsenite solution
D. Bromine, tenth-normal solution
E. NOTA

A

C. Potassium arsenite solution

130
Q

Precipitation of copper salts can be prevented by sequestering agents found in

A. Fehling’s reagent D. AOTA
B. Benedict’s reagent E. NOTA
C. Haine’s reagent

A

D. AOTA

131
Q

The least abundant of all inert gases

A. Krypton D. Argon
B. Xenon E. Neon
C. Radon

A

B. Xenon

131
Q

Reduced iron is an odorless, grayish black and very fine powder, which should pass through sieve

A. No. 20 D. No. 80
B. No. 40 E. No. 100
C. No. 60

A

E. No. 100

132
Q

What is the difference between Iodine Tincture and Iodine solution?

A. the concentration of iodine present
B. AOTA
C. the comparative antiseptic efficiency
D. NOTA
E. the solvent medium used

A

E. the solvent medium used

132
Q

Nessler’s reagent, an alkaline solution of Potassium tetraiodomercurate (II), is used to detect

A. Arsenic D. Aluminum
B. Ammonia E. Mercury
C. Zinc

A

B. Ammonia

133
Q

Acalka® is also

A. Sodium chloride D. Magnesium sulfate
B. Calcium carbonate E. Zinc oxide
C. Potassium citrate

A

C. Potassium citrate

133
Q

The impurity, which is found more frequently in talc, is

A. Zinc oxide D. Magnesium oxide
B. Calcium oxide E. Ferrous oxide
C. Silica

A

B. Calcium oxide

134
Q

750 mg of Kalium Durules contain an equivalent of ____ mEq of potassium chloride

A. 2.9 D. 9.8
B. 3.8 E. 12.2
C. 6.5

A

D. 9.8

134
Q

The only single acid to dissolve gold

A. Nitric acid D. A and B
B. Hydrochloric acid E. B and C
C. Selenic acid

A

C. Selenic acid