16 Questions
Which inorganic compound is commonly used as an acidifying agent?
Dilute hydrochloric acid
Which compound is classified as an antioxidant?
Hypophosphorous acid
Which inorganic compound is commonly used as an antacid?
Sodium bicarbonate
Which compound is commonly used as a saline cathartic?
Sodium potassium tartrate
Which compound is commonly used as a topical antimicrobial?
Hydrogen peroxide
Which inorganic compound is commonly used as a mild silver protein?
Silver nitrate
According to the Arrhenius theory, what is the characteristic of an acid?
It dissociates to give hydrogen ions in water
Based on the Lewis theory, what is the characteristic of acids?
They accept electrons
In the Lowry-Bronsted theory, what is the role of bases?
They accept protons in solution
What is the main characteristic of a base according to the Arrhenius theory?
It dissociates to give hydroxide ions in water
According to the Arrhenius theory, what is the characteristic of a base?
It dissociates to give hydroxide ions in water
What does an acid do according to the Lowry-Bronsted theory?
Donates protons in solution
What is the role of acids according to the Lewis theory?
They donate electrons
In the Arrhenius theory, what does a base do?
Dissociates to give hydroxide ions in water
According to the Lowry-Bronsted theory, what is the role of acids?
They donate protons in solution
What is the main characteristic of an acid according to the Lewis theory?
It donates electrons
Test your knowledge on the general discussions and important physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds, including medicinal and pharmaceutical uses, storage conditions, and chemical incompatibility. This quiz covers topics such as acids, bases, buffers, antioxidants, and their applications in pharmaceutical chemistry.
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