Copper in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

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What is the reaction between copper and amino acids in sweat that makes copper effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis?

  • Formation of copper complexes through reaction with amino acids (correct)
  • Formation of copper oxide
  • Electrochemical reaction between copper and sweat
  • Redox reaction between copper and oxygen

What is the name of the complex formed between copper(II) sulphate and glycine in aqueous solution?

  • Cu(NH2CH2CO2)2
  • Copper glycinate
  • Glycine copper(II) complex
  • Bisglycinatocopper(II)hydrate (correct)

What is the role of the limiting reagent in a reaction?

  • It is the reactant that is not involved in the reaction
  • It is the catalyst that speeds up the reaction
  • It is the reactant that is present in excess
  • It is the reactant that determines the amount of product formed (correct)

What is the purpose of calcium gluconate in pharmaceuticals?

<p>To treat calcium deficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the indicator used in complexometric titration?

<p>Eriochrome black T (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of titration experiments?

<p>To determine the concentration of a reactant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oxygen in the reaction between copper and amino acids in sweat?

<p>It is necessary for the formation of copper complexes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct formula for glycine?

<p>NH2CH2CO2H (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the percentage yield of a reaction calculated?

<p>Actual yield / theoretical yield x 100 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of eriochrome black T in complexometric titration?

<p>To act as an indicator to show the endpoint of the reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a complex?

<p>A molecule formed by the reaction of two or more substances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the compound formed by the reaction of calcium and gluconate?

<p>Calcium gluconate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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