Some Characteristics Of Solids

Question 1

Substances that have the ability to attract and hold other molecules without undergoing any chemical reactions.

Answer 1

Adsorbent

Question 2

In pharmaceuticals, adsorbents are often
used to

Answer 2

remove impurities, toxins, or unwanted substances.

Question 3

Highly porous adsorbent that can adsorb various substances, including toxins
and gases.

Answer 3

Activated charcoal

Question 4

Activated charcoal is used in emergency medicine to treat what?

Answer 4

Drug overdoses and poisonings

Question 5

A porous material with a high surface area
that can adsorb moisture and certain volatile compound.

Answer 5

Silica Gel

Question 6

Silica Gel is commonly used as

Answer 6

DESICCANT in pharmaceutical packaging to protect drugs from moisture.

Question 7

Used to adsorb impurities and stabilize suspensions in pharmaceutical formulations.

Answer 7

Clay Minerals (e.g. Bentonite)

Question 8

Crystalline materials with uniform pores that can selectively adsorb specific molecules.

Answer 8

Molecular Sieves

Question 9

Substances that can take in or soak up
another substance throughout their entire structure.

Answer 9

Absorbents

Question 10

Examples of ABSORBENT

Answer 10

Hydrogels
Calcium Alginate
Cellulose and Starch Derivatives
Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs)

Question 11

Example of ADSORBENT

Answer 11

Activated charcoal
Silica Gel
Clay Minerals (Bentonite)
Molecular Sieves

Question 12

Activated charcoal is also known as

Answer 12

Universal Antidote

Question 13

Derived from seaweed; forms gel when absorbs water

Answer 13

Calcium Alginate

Question 14

Large amount of water to absorb like diapers

Answer 14

Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs)