Module 1: Inorganic Chemistry Flashcards
What element is also known as
dephlogisticated air?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Sulfur
E. Helium
Oxygen
What is the predominant ion in the extracellular fluid?
A. Na+1
B. K+1
C. Mg+2
D. Ca+2
E. Mn+2
Na+1
What is the halogen used as water purifier?
A. F
B. Cl
C. Br
D. I
E. At
Cl
Which of the following substances is employed in the treatment of mental disorder?
A. MgSO4
B. K2Cr2O7
C. Li2CO3
D. NaHCO3
E. KNO3
Li2CO3
What is the most reactive element among the halogens?
A. F
B. Cl
C. Br
D. I
E. At
F
What condition results from the deficiency of iodine?
A. Hepatitis
B. Goiter
C. Infection
D. Scurvy
E. Peripheral neuropathy
Goiter
What are the metals that combine to form the alloy, ferrochrome?
A. Lead and iron
B. Lead and chromium
C. Chromium and tin
D. Iron and tin
E. Iron and chromium
Iron and chromium
Which of the following statements about Bordeaux Mixture is/are true?
I. It is used as an antiseptic
II. It is used as an algicide-fungicide
III. It contains copper
IV. It contains cobalt
A. I and II
B. II and IV
C. II and III
D. III and IV
E. I, II, III
II and III
Inert gases being investigated for possible use as inhalatory anesthetic
I. Kr
II. Xe
III. Ar
IV. He
A. I and II
B. I, II, and III
C. II and IV
D. I and IV
II and IV
What is the composition of artificial air?
A. 40% O2 and 60% He
B. 20% O2 and 80% He
C. 20% He and 80% O2
D. 80% Kr and 20% He
E. 40% Kr and 60%
20% O2 and 80% He
The following terms are uses of Rochelle salt EXCEPT:
A. Cathartic
B. Diuretic
C. Sequestering agent
D. Preservative
E. None of the above
Diuretic
What metal is unaffected by body fluids hence it is used in such repair of bones, nerves and muscles?
A. Aluminum
B. Tantalum
C. Tin
D. Thorium
E. Silicon
Tantalum
What is the official barium salt used in medicine as a radiopaque substance in roentgenographic examination of the GIT
A. BaCl2
B. BaSO4
C. Ba(NO3)2
D. Ba3(PO4)2
E. BaCO3
BaSO4
What is the synthetic, radioactive noble gas used in the treatment of cervical and oral lesion
A. Ar
B. Ir
C. Xe
D. Rn
E. None of the above
Rn
What is the most abundant metal on the earth’s crust?
A. Fe
B. Al
C. Cu
D. Au
E. Si
Al
What elements compose the alloy bronze?
A. Cu and Au
B. Cu and Zn
C. Cu and Sn
D. Cu and Tn
E. Cu and Ag
Cu and Sn
The measure of the acidity of a solution is also known as
A. pH
B. pOH
C. Buffer
D. Concentration
E. pI
pH
What inert substance is used to prolong the shelf-life of products by displacing air inside the container?
A. Oxygen
B. Helium
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen
E. Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Which among the elements does NOT form basic anhydride?
A. Ca
B. Na
C. Ba
D. Mg
E. S
S
Which of the following substance is/are used as inhalant in all pathological conditions characterized by dyspnea?
I. Oxygen
II. Helium
III. Carbon dioxide
IV. Nitrogen
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III
E. I and IV
I only
An extremely unreactive substance considered to have the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion among metals
A. Gold
B. Platinum
C. Palladium
D. Silicon
E. Krypton
Platinum
What is the meaning of “halogen”?
A. Acid-former
B. Water-former
C. Niter-producer
D. Sea salt-former
E. None of the above
Sea salt-former
Which of the two following substances is native hydrous magnesium silicate?
A. Talc
B. Pumice
C. Kaolin
D. Bentonite
E. Clay
Talc
What is the active ingredient of White lotion?
A. CdS
B. SeS
C. PbS
D. ZnS
E. MnS
ZnS
What is the color of the cylinder that is used to contain O2?
A. Black
B. Green
C. Gray
D. Brown
E. Yellow
Green
Glauber’s salt is chemically known as
A. MgSO4
B. K2SO4
C. FeSO4
D. Na2SO4
E. H2SO4
Na2SO4
Magnesia is chemically known as
A. MgCO3
B. MgO
C. Mg(OH)2
D. MgCl2
E. MgSO4
MgO
Calcined magnesite is chemically known as
A. MgCl2
B. MgSO4
C. MgCl2
D. MgCl2
E. MgCO3
MgCO3
Bone ash is chemically known
A. Ca(OH)2
B. Ca5(OH)(PO4)3
C. CaO
D. Ca(OCl)2
E. CaSO4
Ca5(OH)(PO4)3
What is the antidote for zinc poisoning?
A. Magnesium sulfate
B. Magnesium hydroxide
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Sodium carbonate
E. Sodium chloride
Sodium bicarbonate
What The chemical formula of cinnabar?
A. HgS
B. Hg2Cl2
C. ZnO
D. HgCl2
E. CdS
HgS
Lunge test insensitivity test for what ion?
A. Phosphate
B. Nitrate
C. Sulphate
D. Carbonate
E. Silver
Nitrate
Which of the following phrases describes CATIONS?
A. Examples are halides and cyanides
B. Negatively charged particles
C. Atoms that gained electrons
D. Has more protons than electrons
E. None of these
Has more protons than electrons
. What is the use of cream of tartar?
A. Buffer
B. Diuretic
C. Bulking agent
D. Adsorbent
E. Urinary acid
Diuretic
What element is used in the prophylaxis of dental caries?
A. Chlorine
B. lodine
C. Calcium
D. Fluorine
E. Strontium
Fluorine
What is the color imparted to the flame by lithium?
A. Yellow
B. Brick red
C. Green
D. Violet
E. Crimson
Crimson
What is the use of bentonite?
A. Suspending agent
B. Lubricant
C. Binder
D. Precipitant
E. Bulking agent
Suspending agent
Which among the following gases is used as an antioxidant?
A. Helium
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
E. None of the above
Nitrogen
Oxides of nonmetallic elements are described to be
A. Alkaline
B. Acidic
C. Amphoteric
D. Neutral
E. None of the above
Acidic
Which among the following substance is considered as volatile base?
A. KOH
B. NaOH
C. Ca(OH)2
D. NH4OH
E. Al(OH)3
NH4OH
What happens to the oxidizing agent in a REDOX reaction?
A. Is oxidized
B. Loss electron
C. Is reduced
D. Valence increased
E. Not affected
Is reduced
What is the most electronegative element in the periodic table?
A. I
B. Cl
C. Fe
D. C
E. None of the above
None of the above
All the following substances are with therapeutic property, EXCEPT:
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Helium
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
E. None of the above
Hydrogen
Paris green is chemically known as
A. Cupric oxide
B. Calcium sulfate
C. Copper aceto arsenite
D. Cupric chloride
E. Ammonium chloride
Copper aceto arsenite
What is the use of Lassar’s paste?
A. Keratolytic
B. Antiseptic
C. Demulcent
D. Counterirritant
E. Analgesic
Antiseptic
The following items describe the use of sodium iodide, EXCEPT
I. Expectorant
II. Antikeratogenic
III. Solubilizer
IV. Antifungal
A. I only
B. II and III
C. II only
D. III and IV
E. I and III
II only
Which among the following substances is used as hypotensive agent?
A. K2SCN
B. MgSO4
C. Na3PO4
D. CaCl2
E. CaCO3
MgSO4
What is the official antidote for phosphorus poisoning?
A. White vitriol
B. Green vitriol
C. Oil of vitriol
D. Blue vitriol
E. Rochelle salt
Blue vitriol
What element is glucinum?
A. Lithium
B. Strontium
C. Manganese
D. Beryllium
E. Sulfur
Beryllium
What is native magnesium sulfate?
A. Kieserite
B. Dolomite
C. Magnesite
D. Talc
E. Asbestos
Kieserite
What compound of sulfur is considered the yellow sulfide?
A. MnS
B. ZnS
C. Sb2S3
D. CdS
E. PbS
CdS
What substance may be used to clean a glass apparatus which is particularly greasy?
A. Nitric acid
B. Concentrate hydrochloric acid
C. Chromosulfuric acid
D. Hypochlorous acid
E. Sulfuric acid
Chromosulfuric acid
What is the color imparted by calcium chloride to the flame viewed through cobalt glass?
A. Crimson red
B. Light green
C. Intense yellow
D. Nill
E. Brick red
Light green
What element was named from a Greek word which mean ‘acid former’?
A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Sulfur
D. Oxygen
E. Chlorine
Oxygen
What is the most stable diatomic molecule?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Bromine
D. Hydrogen
E. Fluorine
Nitrogen
Among the halogens which element is the most metallic?
A. Chlorine
B. Bromine
C. Fluorine
D. Iodine
E. Astatine
Astatine
Artificial radioactive isotopes emit the following particles, EXCEPT
A. Alpha particles
B. Beta particles
C. Delta particles
D. Gamma ray
E. None of the above
Delta particles
Salt of tartar is chemically known as
A. Sodium carbonate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Potassium carbonate
D. Potassium tartrate
E. Sodium lactate
Potassium carbonate
The reagent that will precipitate out Group I cations is
A. Hydrogen sulfide
B. Dilute hydrochloric acid
C. Ammonium sulfide
D. Sodium biphosphate
E. Sodium hydroxide
Dilute hydrochloric acid
A type of water that contains iron in solution or suspension and are characterized by a ferruginous taste is known as
A. Saline water
B. Lithia water
C. Alkaline water
D. Chalybeate water
E. Mineral water
Chalybeate water
What is the use of sugar of lead when applied externally?
A. Astringent
B. Antiseptic
C. Styptic
D. Acid-neutralizer
E. Counterirritant
Astringent
What color does Sb impart to the non-luminous Bunsen flame?
A. Yellow green
B. Crimson
C. Blue
D. Brick red
E. Green
Green
The following items describe the use of sulfur, EXCEPT:
A. Cathartic action
B. Anti-scabies
C. Stimulant in alopecia
D. Counterirritant
E. Antiteratogenic
Antiteratogenic
Dry ice is chemically known as
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
E. Hydrogen sulfide
Carbon dioxide
Devarda’s alloy contains
A. Cu, Sn
B. Pb, Sb, Sn
C. Cu, Ni
D. Cu, Al, Zn
E. Bi, Pb, Sn
Cu, Al, Zn
The most stable complexes are formed by the ions in which group in the periodic table?
A. Group IA
B. Group IB
C. Group VIA
D. Group VIIA
E. Group VIII
Group VIII
What type of ligand is ethylene diamine?
A. Bidentate
B. Pentadentate
C. Unidentate
D. Hexadentate
E. Polydentate
Bidentate
In an alkaline solvent, the color of the iodine solution produced is usually
A. Blue black
B. Violet
C. Orange
D. Red
E. Colorless
Orange
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. Electronegative principles
C. Aufbau principle
D. Henry’s Law
E. Electroneutrality principle
Electroneutrality principle
What element decreases the coefficient of expansion of glass?
A. Cobalt
B. Boron
C. Platinum
D. Potassium
E. Iron
Boron
Epsom’s salt is chemically known as
A. Sodium sulfate
B. Sodium metaphosphate
C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Calcium sulfate
E. Calcium phosphate
Magnesium sulfate
Parenteral preparations containing bacteriostatic water for injection may be administered through the following route EXCEPT
A. Subcutaneous
B. Intramuscular
C. Intrathecal
D. Intravenous
E. None of the above
Intravenous
What element predominates in the plasma and interstitial fluid?
A. Potassium
B. Calcium
C. Sodium
D. Magnesium
E. Oxygen
Sodium
What metal is identified in Marsh test?
A. Siver
B. Arsenic
C. Lead
D. Cadmium
E. Mercury
Arsenic
The acid utilized in Xanthoproteic test
A. Nitric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Sulfuric acid
D. Acetic acid
E. Boric acid
Nitric acid
Permanent hard water may be softened using which methods?
A. Addition of ammonia
B. Boiling
C. Clark’s Lime process
D. Demineralization
E. Haber’s process
Demineralization
What is the principal anion in the intracellular fluid compartment?
A. Chlorine
B. Sulfate
C. Phosphate
D. Carbonate
E. Bicarbonate
Phosphate
Which iron compound has a superior resistance to oxidation upon exposure to air?
A. Ferrous oxide
B. Ferrous fumarate
C. Ferrous gluconate
D. Ferrous sulfate
E. Ferrous lactate
Ferrous fumarate
What mineral is deficient in parakeratosis?
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Magnesium
D. Iodine
E. Chromium
Zinc
What material is produced upon the fusion of pure silica with a base such as sodium carbonate?
A. Pumice
B. Quartz
C. Glass
D. Talc
E. Kaolin
Glass
One hundred volumes of hydrogen peroxide equal to
A. 3%
B. 6%
C. 10%
D. 30%
E. 100%
30%
Iron oxides are usually employed as
A. Topical protective
B. Astringent
C. Hematinic
D. Laxative
E. Pigment
Pigment
Aromatic Ammonia Spirit, USP must be stored in
A. Amber bottles
B. Clear glass containers
C. Green bottles
D. Rubber containers
E. Borosilicates glass containers
Amber bottles
What is the only route approved for the administration of Dextran Injection?
A. Intraperitonial
B. Intradermal
C. Intramuscular
D. Subcutaneous
E. None of the above
Intramuscular
Which of the following compounds are efflorescent substances
I. Glauber’s salt
II. Blue vitriol
III. Epsom salt
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, III
E. None of the above
I, II, III
Compound capable of interfering the passage of x-rays are employed as
A. Lavage
B. Chemotherapeutic agent
C. Radiopaque
D. Radioisotope
E. Enema
Radiopaque
Used as bone replacement for temporary braces of long bones and to close openings in the skull
A. Silver
B. Tantalum
C. Platinum
D. Zinc-eugenol cement
E. Calcium sulfate
Silver
Gold has been used in the treatment of the following conditions
I. Tuberculosis
II. Lupus erythematosus
III. Rheumatoid arthritis
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, and III
E. None of the above
II and III
A solution produced from the reaction of mercuric iodide with potassium iodide is known as
A. Nessler’s reagent
B. Valser’s reagent
C. Fehling’s reagent
D. Benedict’s reagent
E. Mayer’s reagent
Valser’s reagent
Native hydrated aluminum silicate is also known as
A. Kaolin
B. Talc
C. Pumice
D. Siloxane
E. Bentonite
Kaolin
Burrow’s solution contains
A. Alum
B. Lead subacetate
C. Aluminum acetate
D. Calcium hydroxide
E. Silver nitrate
Aluminum acetate
The purest native form of uncombined carbon is known as
A. Graphite
B. Diamond
C. Charcoal
D. Buckminsterfullerene
E. Coal
Diamond
What is formed when aluminum silicates combine with impurities of calcium, magnesium iron oxides, and fragments of quartz?
A. Clay
B. Kaolin
C. Pumice
D. Bentonite
E. Attapulgite
Clay
What substance is formed when ozone dissolves in and bonds with substances such as such turpentine oil, cinnamon oil and olive oil?
A. Peroxides
B. Ozonizer
C. Dehydrogenated oils
D. Ozonides
E. Oxidized oils
Ozonides
Which among the following is NOT a use of sodium hypochlorite solution?
A. Bleaching agent
B. Oxidizing agent
C. Disinfectant
D. Preservative
E. None of these
Preservative
Corrosive sublimate is chemically known as
A. Mercury bichloride
B. Mercurous chloride
C. Ammoniated mercury
D. Ammoniated silver nitrate
E. Lead acetate
Mercury bichloride
Rinmann’s green is chemically known as
A. Cobaltous oxide
B. Zinc acetate
C. Potassium ferrocyanide
D. Copper acetoarsenite
E. Cobalt zincate
Cobalt zincate
In testing for the presence of sugar in urine, what color is produced upon the addition of Fehling’s solution?
A. Brick red precipitate
B. Bluish green coloration
C. Yellow precipitate
D. White precipitate
E. Violet ring at the junction
Brick red precipitate
What is the oxidation state of oxygen in the peroxide ion?
A. -2
B. -1
C. 0
D. +1
E. +2
-1
What is the color of the precipitate formed when mercuric salts are treated with sodium hydroxide TS?
A. Crimson
B. White
C. Violet
D. Yellow
E. Black
Yellow
What is the rationale in giving a patient Lugol’s solution at least 24 hours before the administration of radioactive iodine?
A. To prevent the depletion of iodine
B. To saturate the thyroid gland with iodine
C. To prevent the uptake of the radiation substance
D. A and B
E. B and C
B and C
What does Vogel reaction tests for?
A. Ferrous ions
B. Ammonium ions
C. Cobaltous ions
D. Nickel ions
E. Antimony ions
Cobaltous ions
Benedict’s solution contains all of the following compound EXCEPT
A. Ferrous oxide
B. Sodium carbonate
C. Cupric sulfate
D. Sodium citrate
E. None of the above
Ferrous oxide
Which reagent may be used to different mercurous salts from mercuric salts?
A. Potassium hydroxide
B. Cupric sulfate
C. Hydrogen sulfide
D. Sodium hydroxide
E. Lead acetate
Sodium hydroxide
Which metals react violently with water to produce hydrogen gas and metallic hydroxides?
A. Alkaline earth metals
B. Coinage metals
C. Alkali metals
D. Rare earth metals
E. Volatile metals
Alkali metals
An entity that provides a pair of electrons in a coordinate covalent bond is known as
A. Electron provider
B. Donor species
C. Acceptor species
D. Ligand
E. Base
Donor species
Sympathetic ink is chemically known as
A. Cobaltous chloride
B. Silver nitrate
C. Sodium thiosulfate
D. Cadmium chloride
E. Lead subacetate
Cobaltous chloride
White precipitate is chemically known as
A. Zinc sulfide
B. Ferric oxide
C. Ammoniated mercury
D. Mercurous chloride
E. Magnesium sulfate
Ammoniated mercury
What substance is used for its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from expired air in metabolic function test?
A. Lime water
B. Soda lime
C. Slake lime
D. Calx
E. Silica
Soda lime
What is the chemical formula of soda ash?
A. NaHCO3
B. KHCO3
C. Na2CO3
D. Na2CO3 5H2O
E. Na2CO3 H2O
Na2CO3
What conditions results from hydrogen peroxide solution’s continued use?
A. Acidosis
B. Hairy tongue
C. Esophagitis
D. Gingivitis
E. Diplopia
Hairy tongue
This is used to provide an inert atmosphere to retard oxidation in cod liver oil, olive oil and multiple vitamin preparations
A. Helium
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide
E. Oxygen
Nitrogen
Temporary hard water is caused by the presence in solution of calcium or magnesium ______.
A. Sulfate
B. Chloride
C. Hydroxide
D. Bicarbonate
E. Phosphate
Bicarbonate
Members of the ‘heavy platinum metals’ include
A. Ruthenium
B. Iridium
C. Rhodium
D. Paladium
E. Francium
Iridium
Faulty calcium metabolism defined as a reduced volume of bone tissue per unit volume of bone tissue per unit volume of anatomical bone and commonly affects postmenopausal women is known as:
A. Osteoporosis
B. Rickets
C. Paget’s disease
D. Hypocalcemia
E. Hypomagnesemia
Osteoporosis
Organic mercurial salts were previously used as diuretics and are all administered parenterally, EXCEPT
A. Meralluride
B. Sodium mercaptomerin
C. Calomel
D. Chlormerodrin
E. Ethylmercury
Chlormerodrin
This element can replace calcium in bone formation and has been used to hasten bone demineralization in diseases such osteoporosis
A. Strotium
B. Barium
C. Beryllium
D. Magnesium
E. Calcium
Strotium
Betadine antiseptic topical solution contains __% of iodine
A. 0.5%-1%
B. 10%
C. 5%
D. 7.5%
E. 12%
10%
This compound has been used in the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis. However, extended use of this product may result to argyria and nephritis
A. Silver nitrate
B. Silver chloride
C. Silver tri nitrophenolate
D. Silver protein
E. Elemental silver
Silver tri nitrophenolate
This sodium salt does not produce systemic alkalosis ready and is antiketogenic
A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Sodium lactate
C. Sodium gluconate
D. Sodium citrate
E. Sodium acetate
Sodium lactate