Periodic Table of Elements Flashcards
Set 2: Groups IB–VIIIB
group IB is also known as? which consists of?
coinage metals; copper, silver, and gold
the coinage metals are commonly used in?
currencies, jewelries, and medals
the only reddish metal
copper
rank the coinage metals from least to most malleable
copper, silver, gold
(in exact order)
this term means it can be drawn into thin sheets
malleable (malleability)
the second best conductor of heat and electricity
copper
copper deficiency causes what illness?
Menke’s syndrome
or kinky hair syndrome
what are the manifestations of Menke’s syndrome?
hypotonia, seizures, developmental delay, and feeding deficiencies
hypotonia means the reduction of what?
reduction of muscle tone (reduced muscle tone)
a person diagnosed with Menke’s syndrome should take what medication?
Copper-histidine injections
copper toxicity is termed as?
Wilson’s disease
this is the excessive accumulation of copper in the body; which affects our?
Wilson’s disease; affects the liver and brain
how does Wilson’s disease affect the liver?
hepatomegaly, jaundice, and cirrhosis
this is described as the enlargement of the liver
hepatomegaly
this is described as the yellowing of skintone
jaundice
this is described as the scarring of the liver
cirrhosis
how does Wilson’s disease affect the brain?
tremors and parkinsonism
what are the manifestations of a person diagnosed with parkinsonism?
tremors, rigidity, akinesia, postural instability, and shuffling gait
Wilson’s disease also manifests this, where one’s eyes become blue (dark rings that encircles the iris)
Kayser-Fleischer rings
copper is deposited in the Descemet’s membrane of cornea
Kayser-Fleischer rings
a chelating agent used for the treatment of Wilson’s disease
Penicillamine (Cuprimine®)
silver tends to have this, which also means germicidal action
oligodynamic action
aka shining bright
silver
silver toxicity is coined as?
argyria
or the darkening of skin
a person diagnosed with argyria should take what medications?
Normal Saline Solution (NSS), or NaCl/Sodium Chloride/Salt
the second most malleable metal
silver
best conductor of heat and electricity
silver
originated from the word aurum
gold
silver originated from what word?
argentum
known to be the king of all metals
gold
the most malleable and ductile metal
gold
this term means it can be drawn into thin wires
ductile (ductility)
gold doesn’t react/dissolve into just any solvent, but only?
selenic acid
aqua regia contains two acids, namely: (include its ratio)
3 HCl : 1 HNO3
HCl is also known as?
hydrochloric acid
HNO3 is also known as?
nitric acid
gold is commonly used against?
rheumatoid arthritis
it is a chronic autoimmune disease; symmetrical inflammation/pain/swelling of joints
rheumatoid arthritis
gold toxicity is termed as? and what is its corresponding antidote?
gold dermatitis; BAL/Dimercaprol
group IIB is known to be the? and what elements make up this group?
volatile metals; zinc, cadmium, and mercury
the volatile metals is associated with what word?
autocomplexations
this is also known as cadmia
zinc
often associated with immunity
this metal is present in insulin
zinc
when your insulin levels are low, your blood sugar levels what?
increase
high levels of blood sugar in the body is called?
hyperglycemia
pharmacological actions of zinc
astringent, antiseptic, antiperspirant, and protectant
is a personal care product designed to reduce or prevent sweating; works by temporarily blocking the sweat glands, reducing the amount of sweat that reaches the skin’s surface
antiperspirant
is a substance or material that provides a protective barrier to shield surfaces, objects, or tissues from damage, environmental exposure, or harmful agents
protectant
are often used to protect the skin from irritants, moisture, or friction
protectant
a substance that causes the contraction or tightening of body tissues (specifically the skin)
astringent
this substance inhibits the growth of microorganisms and viruses on living tissue
antiseptic