Alkali Metals and Their Compounds

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What is one primary use of Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3)?

Managing hypertension

Reducing cholesterol levels

Treating bipolar disorder (correct)

Treating urinary infections

Which compound is used as a flux in ceramic glazes?

Lithium stearate

Lithium chloride

Lithium oxide (correct)

Lithium fluoride

What is the role of Lithium hydroxide in specific applications?

Stabilizing volatile compounds in perfumes

Acting as a coolant in nuclear reactors

Used as a flavoring agent in food

Absorbing carbon dioxide (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a known use of Lithium in various compounds?

Applied in hydraulic systems Signup and view all the answers

Deuterium (LiD) is primarily used in which context?

In hydrogen bomb construction Signup and view all the answers

Which silver compound is known for being an eye antiseptic and is considered a mild antiseptic?

Agyrol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds is categorized as a strong silver proteinate and is noted for its germicidal properties?

Protargol Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary therapeutic use of Aurothioglucose?

Treatment of gout and rheumatoid arthritis Signup and view all the answers

Which acid is the only single acid capable of dissolving gold?

Selenic acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about silver proteinates?

They vary in their germicidal and antiseptic properties. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general use of the compound Auranofin?

Oral medication for rheumatoid arthritis Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes gold in terms of its physical properties?

Third best conductor of electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Tollen’s reagent?

As a colorimetric test for aldehydes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic property of alkali metals?

Can occur in free metal state Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pharmacologic action of ammonium chloride?

Expectorant Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is known as the only insoluble potassium salt?

Potassium bitartrate Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for copper sulfate?

Blue vitriol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common use for silver nitrate?

Treatment of warts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main toxicological concern associated with copper?

Wilson’s disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about cesium?

It is used as a catalyst in polymerization Signup and view all the answers

What is the common pharmacologic category for ammonium carbonate?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following metals is known for its oligodynamic property?

Silver Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction is associated with the preparation of ammonia in the Haber process?

Combination of nitrogen and hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of ammoniated mercury?

Topical anti-infective Signup and view all the answers

Which alloy is formed by combining copper and zinc?

Brass Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major roles of potassium citrate?

Buffer Signup and view all the answers

What unique property does ammonium have compared to other alkali metals?

It is not a true alkali metal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alkali Metals

Lithium is the lightest metal on Earth.
Lithium Bromide (LiBr) is used as a depressant.
Lithium Carbonate (Li2CO3) is used as a treatment for bipolar disorders.
Lithium Deuteride (LiD) is used in the creation of hydrogen bombs.
Lithia water is produced using Lithium Chloride (LiCl)

Potassium

Rochelle Salt, Sal Signette, and Signette Salt are all names for Potassium Sodium Tartrate.
Potassium Sodium Tartrate is also known as Cathartic and a Sequestering Agent.
Potassium Thiocyanate is a hypotensive drug.
Cream of Tartar, Creamor, and Cathartic are names for Potassium Bitartrate.
Potassium Bitartrate is known as the only insoluble potassium salt.

Ammonium

Ammonium is the only hypothetical alkali metal.
The Haber process is used to prepare Ammonium.
It's used as a diuretic, buffer, expectorant, and anti-cariogenic agent.

Sodium

There is no mention of Sodium in this text.

Denige’s reagent:

This reagent is mentioned but not explained.

Copper

Copper is the only reddish metal.
It is the third most malleable metal and the second best conductor.
It's a component of Hemocyanin, used for respiratory pigment, and cytochrome oxidase.
Brass is an alloy of Copper (Cu) and Zinc (Zn).
Bronze is an alloy of Copper (Cu) and Tin (Sn).
Copper is known as a protein precipitant and an enhancer of iron utilization.
Wilson’s disease is a copper toxicity, the antidote is penicillamine.

Copper Compounds

Copper Sulfate (CuSO4.5H2O) is also known as Blue Vitriol, Blue Stone, Roman Vitriol, and Salzburg Vitriol.
Copper Sulfate is a component of Benedicts, Barfoed's, and Fehling's reagent.
Copper Sulfate is used as an antidote for phosphorus poisoning.
It's a main ingredient of Bordeaux mixture.
Copper Aceto-arsenate is also known as Paris Green, commonly used as an insecticide.
Cuprous Citrate is an 8% astringent, also known as Hatchett's brown.
Cupric Hydrogen Arsenite is known as Scheele's Green.

Silver

Silver is known as Argentum and as "shining bright".
Silver has an oligodynamic property, making it germicidal.
It's a protein precipitant and the best conductor of electricity.
Argyria is a form of silver toxicity, an antidote is Normal Saline Solution (NSS).

Silver Compounds

Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) is also known as Lapiz infernulariz, Lunar caustic, Indelible ink, and Caustic pencil.
Silver Nitrate is used for wart treatment and as an eye antiseptic for new born babies.

Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate

Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate is known as Howe's solution.
It is a dental desensitizing agent and a component of Tollen's reagent.

Silver Proteinates

Silver Proteinates are known as Mild Silver Proteinate (Agyrol), Strong Silver Proteinate (Protargol), Colloidal Silver Proteinate (Collargol), and Colloidal Silver Chloride (Lunosol).
Disodium EDTA is used as a silver protein stabilizer.

Gold

Gold is also known as Aurum and “Shining dawn”.
It is also referred to as the "King of all metals".
Gold is the most malleable and ductile metal.
It is also the 3rd best conductor of electricity.
Aqua Regia and Selenic Acid (H2SeO4) are the only acids that can dissolve gold.

Gold Compounds

Aurothioglucose, Gold Na thiomalate, and Auranofin are used for the treatment of gout and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
*Aurothioglucose (Solganal) is also used to treat Felty’s syndrome, marked by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), neutropenia and splenomegaly.
Aurothioglucose is given via intramuscular injection.
Gold Na thiomalate is given via intramuscular injection.
Auranofin (Ridaura) is given orally.

Cesium

Cesium is a catalyst for the polymerization of resin forming materials.
It's the first element discovered using a spectroscope.
Cesium's spectral line is blue and Rubidium's is red.

Coinage Metals

Coinage Metals are easily recovered from ore and can occur in their free metal states.
Coinage Metals are very malleable.
Coinage Metals form various complexes and chelates.

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Explore the fascinating world of alkali metals, including Lithium, Potassium, and Ammonium. This quiz covers their properties, uses, and compounds, providing insights into their significance in chemistry and industry. Test your knowledge about these essential elements!