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Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Key Concepts
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Chemical Compounds and Their Uses:
- Sodium iodide, sodium bromide, sodium sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium chloride are inorganic compounds.
- Cream of tartar is potassium bitartrate.
- Zinc oxide (ZnO) is used topically as an astringent and protectant in ointments.
- Mercury oxide (HgO) is also used topically.
- Hygroscopic substances absorb moisture without dissolving.
- Ammonia is used as a respiratory stimulant.
- Disinfectants kill microorganisms on inanimate objects.
- A general anesthetic is laughing gas (or nitrous oxide).
- Saline cathartics increase the osmotic load of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Argon, helium, krypton, and neon are inert gases.
- Ferric ion forms a Turnbull's blue precipitate with potassium ferricyanide.
- Silver ion forms a white precipitate with HCl that blackens with ammonium hydroxide.
- Ferric ion produces a purple solution with sodium bismuthate.
- Talc is a native hydrous magnesium silicate.
- Ferric ion forms a Prussian blue precipitate with potassium ferrocyanide.
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Acids, Bases, and pH:
- pH is a measure of acidity or basicity.
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Isotopes and Radiopharmaceuticals:
- Chromium-51 (Cr-51) is used to determine red blood cell volume and total blood volume.
- Sodium iodide-125 and Technetium Tc-99m-labeled compounds are radiopharmaceuticals for thyroid function assessments.
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General Chemistry Concepts:
- Aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) is an amphoteric compound that can prevent systemic alkalosis.
- Strong electrolytes have high conductivity and ionization.
- Chemical properties of elements depend on how easily their electrons are redistributed.
- The magnetic quantum number describes the spatial orientation of electron clouds.
- An acid is a proton donor, yielding a conjugate base.
- Deliquescent substances absorb moisture and dissolve.
- Carbon monoxide is a respiratory poison.
- Oxidizing agents include potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7), iodine (I2), and potassium permanganate (KMnO4).
- The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom.
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Explore key concepts related to inorganic compounds used in pharmaceuticals. This quiz covers the properties, uses, and reactions of various inorganic substances crucial for medicinal applications. Test your understanding of compounds like sodium iodide, zinc oxide, and others critical to the field of inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry.