Inorganic Chemistry Vocabulary

Flashcards for Inorganic Chemistry Review

Flame Test

Elements show distinctive colors, which is the basic principle behind the color of fireworks.

Technetium 99m-Phytate uses

Liver imaging and potency studies.

Tc 99m-Heptagluconate uses

Kidney imaging and determining renal function.

Tc 99m-IDA uses

Hepatobiliary studies.

Tc 99m-Etidronate uses

Bone imaging.

Tc 99m-InjecPon uses

Brain Scanning.

Tc 99m Albumin Aggregated Injection uses

Lung Scanning.

Tc 99m Pyrophosphate uses

Cardiac Infarct Imaging.

I-131-Human Serum Albumin uses

Blood plasma volume/ cardiac output determination.

Nal- 1125 uses

Localization of ocular tumors.

Sodium Phosphate Na3PO4 Serum Albumin uses

Thyroid Function.

Cyanocobalamin 57 capsule uses

Pernicious Anemia.

Curie (Ci)

Common unit of Radioactivity.

Becquerel (Bq)

SI unit of Radioactivity.

Oxygen (O2)

The most abundant element on Earth

Hydrogen

The most abundant element in the Universe

HCO3-: H2CO3

Most important physiological buffer system.

Ostwald process

Process used to manufacture HNO3.

Lane and Messerschmidt process

Process used to manufacture Hydrogen.

Haber process

Process used to manufacture Ammonia.

Solvay process

Process used to manufacture NaHCO3.

Dow process

Process used to manufacture Mg.

Contact / Lead Chamber process

Process used to manufacture H2SO4.

2:1:2

Universal antidote ratio of activated charcoal : tannic acid : Magnesium Oxide.

Scandium

After Eka-boron.

Gallium

After Eka-aluminum.

Technetium

After Eka-manganese.

Germanium

After Eka-silicon.

Lithium (Li)

Lightest metal and prescribed as a depressant and diuretic.

Sodium (Na)

Most abundant extracellular cation.

Antidotes for Bases

Treatments include vinegar and fruit juices (organic acids).

Antidotes for Acids

Treatment include antacids.

Pediatric Injections

Bacteriostatic water for injection should never be considered for this patient population.

Potassium (K)

Most abundant intracellular cation and deficiency results in hypokalemia.

Copper / Cuprum (Cu)

The only reddish colored metal and a component of hemocyanin and cytochrome oxidase.

Silver (Ag)

2nd most malleable metal, 2nd best conductor of electricity, and causes argyria.

Gold (Au)

Most malleable & ductile and best conductor of electricity.

Beryllium (Be)

Most toxic metal, also known as Glucinum, and causes Berylliosis.

Magnesium (Mg)

2nd most abundant Intracellular Cation, a laxative, depressant, and natural Calcium-channel Blocker.

Calcium

2nd most abundant Extracellular Cation, important for coagulation and muscle contraction, and Vitamin D is needed for its maximum absorption.

Strontium (St)

Causes red pyrotechnics and has a crimson flame color.

Barium (Ba)

Causes Baritosis (loss of voice and muscle twitching).

Zinc (Zn)

Second most important trace mineral in the body; astringent, antiseptic, and antiperspirant.

Cadmium (Cd)

Causes Itai-itai Disease.

Mercury (Hg)

hydrargenum

Aluminum (Al)

Most abundant metal in the earth's crust, a treatment for diarrhea, and an astringent.

Thallium (Tl)

Green twig, was formerly used as insecticide, and causes green tongue and alopecia.

Carbon (C)

Only atom that can form multiple bonds with itself (CATENATION).

Germanium (Ge)

Eka silicon and purported to have immune system-enhancing & an/tumor effects.

Lead (Pb)

Paints, crayons, claypots, water pipes, and canned goods and causes Plumbism.

Titanium (Ti)

Titans; Sons of the Earth and is an opacifying agent and solar ray protectant.

Nitrogen (N)

Azote / Mephitic Air [w/o life] and Most Abundant gas in Air.

Phosphorus (P)

Light carrier/ St. Elmo's Fire and has allotropes of white, red, black, scarlet, and violet.

Antimony (Sb)

Stybium, an Anthelmintic, and Vermifuge.

Bismuth (Bi)

Gastro protectant in ulcer and causes Black stools & gums.

Oxygen (O)

Empyreal air and is life-giving.

Sulfur (S)

Brimstone / Shulbari (enemy of copper) and is Keratolytic and Scabicidal.

Selenium (Se)

Selena- Moon and is aTrace element which promotes absorption of Vit E.

Chromium (Cr)

Glucose tolerance factor and decreases blood sugar levels.

Tungsten (W)

wolfram

Fluorine

Strongest Oxidizing Agent and is Most electronegative.

Bromine (Br)

Dark redding brown fuming, suffocating liquid and is a sedative and depressant.

Technetium (Tc)

Technetos – Artificial and is the first element produced artificially.

Helium (He)

2nd lightest gas.

Iron (Fe)

Ferrum, 2nd most abundant metal and most important trace element.

Cobalt (CO)

Comp. of Vit. b12; cyanocobalamine and enhances foaming quality of beer.

Nitrogen (N)

Most Abundant gas in Air

Leblanc process

Process used to manufacture Na2CO3.

Deacon's process

Process used to manufacture Cl2.

Francium

After Eka- Cesium.

Rhenium

After Eka- tantalum.

Hydrogen (H)

Lightest nonmetal.

Oxygen (O)

Most abundant element in human body.

Phosphate

Most abundant intracellular anion.

Antidotes for Acid poisoning

Treatment includes sodium bicarbonate.

Iron (Fe)

2nd most abundant metal in earth's crust

Aluminum

3rd most abundant element in the earth's crust.

Chlorine (Cl)

Oxidizing agent in bleaching and water purification.

Lithium Carbonate

Used in the treatment of manic-depressive disorders.

Lithium Citrate

Used as a diuretic and in some antidepressant medications.

Ferric Chloride

Astringent, styptic, and used in the treatment of minor cuts and nosebleeds.

Iodine (I)

Component of thyroid hormones; deficiency can lead to goiter.

Barium Sulfate

Used as a radiopaque contrast agent for X-rays.

Penicillamine

Used in the treatment of Wilson's disease (excess copper accumulation).

Chlorine Gas (Cl2)

Greenish-yellow gas; highly toxic and corrosive.

Iodine

A trace element important for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.

Sulfur

Used to make fireworks; also used in medicine as a protectant.

Flame Test

Elements show distinctive colors, which is the basic principle behind the color of fireworks.

Technetium 99m-Phytate uses

Liver imaging and potency studies.

Tc 99m-Heptagluconate uses

Kidney imaging and determining renal function.

Tc 99m-IDA uses

Hepatobiliary studies.

Tc 99m-Etidronate uses

Bone imaging.

Tc 99m-InjecPon uses

Brain Scanning.

Tc 99m Albumin Aggregated Injection uses

Lung Scanning.

Tc 99m Pyrophosphate uses

Cardiac Infarct Imaging.

I-131-Human Serum Albumin uses

Blood plasma volume/ cardiac output determination.

Nal- 1125 uses

Localization of ocular tumors.

Sodium Phosphate Na3PO4 Serum Albumin uses

Thyroid Function.

Cyanocobalamin 57 capsule uses

Pernicious Anemia.

Curie (Ci)

Common unit of Radioactivity.