Module 2 - Alkali Metals

Question 1

NaCl

Answer 1

Table salt, electrolyte replenisher

Question 2

Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Answer 2

Baking soda, buffer, antacid

Question 3

Sodium Borate (NaB4O7)

Answer 3

Borax, water softener, antiseptic

Question 4

Lithium Bromide

Answer 4

Hypnotic

Question 5

Bromide Syrup

Answer 5

Sedative

Question 6

Lithium Carbonate

Answer 6

BIPOLAR DISORDER, Antacid, anti rheumatic, diuretic

Question 7

Lithium citrate

Answer 7

Antacid

Question 8

Who discovered sodium and sodium compounds?

Answer 8

Humprhy Davy (electrolysis of NaOH)

Question 9

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)

Answer 9

Caustic soda, Escharotic, soap preparation

Question 10

Sodium acetate

Answer 10

Diuretic, treatment of cystitis and UTI

Question 11

Sodium carbonate

Answer 11

Washing soda, sal soda, antacid

Question 12

Sodium Nitrite

Answer 12

Muscle relaxant for angina pectoris

Question 13

Sodium citrate

Answer 13

Oral: alkalinizer, diuretic
Parental: anticoagulant

Question 14

Sodium phosphate (Na3PO4)

Answer 14

Saline catharic

Question 15

Sodium biphosphate

Answer 15

Urinary acidifier

Question 16

Sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN)

Answer 16

Antihypertensive

Question 17

Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3)

Answer 17

Antidote for cyanide poisoning (HCN)

Question 18

Sodium tartrate

Answer 18

Karl fisher’s reagent

Question 19

Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4)

Answer 19

Glauber’s salt, cathartic

Question 20

Sodium Borate (Na4B4O7)

Answer 20

Borax, bacteriostatic, water softener

Question 21

Sodium bromide (NaBr)

Answer 21

Sedative

Question 22

Sodium iodide

Answer 22

Iodine solution

Question 23

Sodium hypochlorite

Answer 23

Laundry bleaching agent

Question 24

Labaraque’s solution

Answer 24

Diluted sodium hypochlorite with equal water

Question 25

Modified dakin’s solution

Answer 25

Diluted NaOCl solution 5%, disinfectant

Question 26

Compound effervescent powders

Answer 26

Seilditz powders, mild laxative

Question 27

Blue paper

Answer 27

Sodium bicarbonate and potassium sodium tartrate

Question 28

White paper

Answer 28

Tartaric acid

Question 29

Soda mint

Answer 29

Carminative, antacid

Question 30

Soda lime

Answer 30

Metabolism test, anesthesia, oxygen therapy

Question 31

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer 31

Sippy powder no. 1, antacid

Question 32

Sodium citrate solution

Answer 32

Diaphoretic

Question 33

Compound sodium borate solution

Answer 33

Dobell’s solution, astringent, antiseptic

Question 34

Theobromine and sodium acetate

Answer 34

Diuretic in cardiac edema

Question 35

Sodium nitrate

Answer 35

Chile saltpeter

Question 36

Potassium acetate

Answer 36

Diuretic

Question 37

Potassium bicarbonate

Answer 37

Antacid, urinary alkalizer

Question 38

Potassium bitartrate

Answer 38

“Cream of tartar”, diuretic, laxative

Question 39

Potassium bromide

Answer 39

Sedative

Question 40

Potassium carbonate

Answer 40

Alkalizer in pharmaceutical preparations

Question 41

Potassium chloride

Answer 41

Diuretic

Question 42

Potassium citrate

Answer 42

Diuretic, expectorant, laxative

Question 43

Potassium hydroxide

Answer 43

Caustic potash, escharotic, soap preparation

Question 44

Potassium mercuric iodide

Answer 44

Germicide

Question 45

Potassium nitrate

Answer 45

Saltpeter, diuretic. Diaphoretic

Question 46

Potassium permanganate

Answer 46

Chameleon mineral Oxidizing agent, antiseptic, urethritis

Question 47

Potassium sodium tartrate

Answer 47

Rochelle salt, hydragogue, fehling’s solution

Question 48

Sulfurated potash

Answer 48

Treatment of parasitic skin disease

Question 49

Potassium thiocyanate

Answer 49

Smooth muscle relaxant

Question 50

Who discovered Rubidium

Answer 50

Bunsen and kirchhoff

Question 51

Is cesium used in medicine

Answer 51

No

Question 52

First element. Discovered using spectroscope

Answer 52

Cesium

Question 53

Ammonium bromide

Answer 53

Sedative

Question 54

Ammonium carbonate

Answer 54

Reflex stimulant, expectorant