2 - Group 2A. Alkaline Earth Metals

Proverbs 16:3

b. Alkaline Earth Metal

Group 2A

a. Alkali Metal

b. Alkaline Earth Metal

b. Glucinum

The alternative name of Beryllium

a. Lithos
b. Glucinum
c. Barys
d. Natrium

c. Sweet but toxic

The meaning of Beryllium's alternative name "Glucinum"

a. Bitter
b. Heavy
c. Sweet but toxic
d. Rock

d. Berylliosis (fume-induced granuloma)

The toxicity associated with Beryllium exposure

a. Liquefactive necrosis
b. Coagulative necrosis
c. Oropharyngeal cancer
d. Berylliosis

b. Non-magnetic

Beryllium is a metal that is
a. Highly magnetic
b. Non-magnetic
c. Paramagnetic
d. Ferromagnetic

b. Magnesium

This is the lightest STRUCTURALLY important metal

a. Lithium
b. Magnesium
c. Aluminum
d. Titanium

c. Secondary intracellular cation

“MICO”; most abundant

The classification of Magnesium as an electrolyte

a. Primary extracellular cation
b. Primary intracellular cation
c. Secondary intracellular cation
d. Primary intracellular anion

b. Magnesium antagonizes cardiac stimulation effects of Calcium

The pharmacological relationship between Magnesium and Calcium

a. Magnesium synergizes cardiac effects of Calcium
b. Magnesium antagonizes cardiac stimulation effects of Calcium
c. Magnesium enhances Calcium absorption
d. Magnesium and Calcium have no relationship

b. Chlorophyll

Magnesium is a metal found in _____
a. Hemoglobin
b. Chlorophyll
c. Myoglobin
d. Cytochrome

d. Grignard's reagent [R-Mg-X]

Magnesium is found in _____

a. Fehling's reagent
b. Benedict's reagent
c. Tollens' reagent
d. Grignard's reagent [R-Mg-X]

b. RMgX

The chemical formula representation of Grignard reagent

a. CuSO₄
b. RMgX
c. NaOH
d. HgCl₂

c. Dow process

Magnesium can be produced via this process

a. Solvay process
b. Haber process
c. Dow process
d. Ostwald process

• Antacid

• Laxative

Uses of Magnesium Carbonate include:

a. Anticoagulant and laxative
b. Saponifying agent and antacid
c. Antacid and laxative
d. Meat preservative and laxative

b. Magnesium sulfate

Also known as Epsom salt

a. Magnesium carbonate
b. Magnesium sulfate
c. Magnesium oxide
d. Magnesium hydroxide

c. Cathartic

The pharmacological use of Magnesium Sulfate when taken orally (PO)

a. Laxative
b. Antacid
c. Cathartic
d. Stool softener

d. Anticonvulsant in eclampsia

The pharmacological use of Magnesium Sulfate when given intramuscularly (IM)

a. Laxative
b. Antacid
c. Anticoagulant
d. Anticonvulsant in eclampsia

c. Magnesium oxide

Also known as Magnesia

a. Magnesium carbonate
b. Magnesium sulfate
c. Magnesium oxide
d. Magnesium hydroxide

d. MgO, Activated Charcoal, Tannic acid

📌Mnemonic: “MAT”

The components of the universal antidote

a. Morphine, Alcohol, Tannic acid
b. Magnesium, Atropine, Thiosulfate
c. MgO, Aspirin, Thiosulfate
d. MgO, Activated Charcoal, Tannic acid

c. Magnesium oxide (magnesia)

This is used to reduce the bitterness of Cascara sagrada

a. Sodium bicarbonate
b. Calcium carbonate
c. Magnesium oxide (magnesia)
d. Potassium citrate

b. Cascara sagrada

Magnesium oxide (magnesia) is used to reduce bitterness of ______

a. Senna
b. Cascara sagrada
c. Aloe
d. Rhubarb

d. Magnesium hydroxide

Also known as Milk of Magnesia

a. Magnesium carbonate
b. Magnesium sulfate
c. Magnesium oxide
d. Magnesium hydroxide

b. Antacid

Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is used as ______

a. Anticoagulant
b. Antacid
c. Meat preservative
d. Anticonvulsant

b. Excessive laxative effect

Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is used as antacid, but if given in excess causes
a. Sedative effect
b. Excessive laxative effect
c. Diuretic effect
d. Antiemetic effect

c. Blue container

Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is stored in this type of container
a. Clear container
b. Amber container
c. Blue container
d. Green container

c. Brick red

The flame test color of Calcium (Ca)
a. Crimson red
b. Yellow-green
c. Brick red
d. Lilac

c. Calcium (Ca)

— MICO

2nd most abundant extracellular cation

a. Sodium (Na)
b. Potassium (K)
c. Calcium (Ca)
d. Magnesium (Mg)

• Major component of bones (hydroxyapatite)

• Trigger for neurotransmitter release

• Acts as Clotting Factor IV

• Stimulates heart contraction

Uses of Calcium include ____ [4]

a. Calcium (Ca)

This is the major component of bones (hydroxyapatite)

a. Calcium (Ca)
b. Barium (Ba)
c. Strontium (Sr)
d. Radium (Ra)

b. Hydroxyapatite

Calcium is the major component of bones, specifically this compound
a. Calcium carbonate
b. Hydroxyapatite
c. Calcium phosphate
d. Calcium fluoride

b. Calcium (Ca)

This is a trigger for neurotransmitter release

a. Potassium (K)
b. Calcium (Ca)
c. Sodium (Na)
d. Magnesium (Mg)

b. Factor IV

Calcium acts as this clotting factor

a. Factor II
b. Factor IV
c. Factor VII
d. Factor X

b. Calcium (Ca)

_____ stimulates heart contraction

a. Strontium (Sr)
b. Calcium (Ca)
c. Barium (Ba)
d. Radium (Ra)

a. Digoxin

_____ inhibits Na/K ATPase → ↑ Ca²⁺

a. Digoxin
b. Warfarin
c. Heparin
d. Aspirin

c. Ca2+

Digoxin inhibits Na-K-ATPase, leading to increased ____

a. Na+
b. K+
c. Ca2+
d. Mg2+

b. Calcium carbonate

Also known as Chalk

a. Calcium sulfate
b. Calcium carbonate
c. Calcium hydroxide
d. Calcium chloride

b. Calcium carbonate

This is used as Ca supplement for osteoporosis

a. Calcium sulfate
b. Calcium carbonate
c. Calcium hydroxide
d. Calcium chloride

b. Calcium carbonate

An antacid that can cause rebound hyperacidity

a. Calcium sulfate
b. Calcium carbonate
c. Calcium hydroxide
d. Calcium chloride

b. Calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO₄·½H₂O)

Also known as Plaster of Paris

a. Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O)
b. Calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO₄·½H₂O)
c. Calcium carbonate
d. Calcium hydroxide

a. Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O)

Also known as Gypsum

a. Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O)
b. Calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO₄·½H₂O)
c. Calcium carbonate
d. Calcium hydroxide

a. Calcium sulfate dihydrate (Gypsum)

This is used as plaster (casts supportive for sculptures)

a. Calcium sulfate dihydrate
b. Calcium sulfate hemihydrate
c. Calcium carbonate
d. Calcium hydroxide

c. Calcium oxide

Also known as “Lime”

a. Calcium sulfate
b. Calcium chloride
c. Calcium oxide
d. Calcium hydroxide

c. Calcium oxide

Component of soda lime

a. Calcium sulfate
b. Calcium chloride
c. Calcium oxide
d. Calcium hydroxide

a. Calcium oxide

Component of:

• Sulfated lime

• Bordeaux mixture

a. Calcium oxide
b. Calcium chloride
c. Calcium hydroxide
d. Calcium carbonate

c. Calcium hydroxide

Strong base – alkalizer

a. Calcium oxide
b. Calcium chloride
c. Calcium hydroxide
d. Calcium carbonate

c. Calcium hydroxide

Also known as Lime water

a. Calcium oxide
b. Calcium chloride
c. Calcium hydroxide
d. Calcium carbonate

c. Calcium hydroxide

Also known as Slaked lime

a. Calcium oxide
b. Calcium chloride
c. Calcium hydroxide
d. Calcium carbonate

b. Calcium chloride

Also known as Muriate of lime

a. Calcium oxide
b. Calcium chloride
c. Calcium hydroxide
d. Calcium carbonate

b. Calcium chloride

This is used as an electrolyte for hypocalcemia

a. Calcium oxide
b. Calcium chloride
c. Calcium hydroxide
d. Calcium carbonate

b. Crimson red

The flame test color of Strontium (Sr)
a. Yellow-green
b. Crimson red
c. Brick red
d. Lilac

b. Strontium (Sr)

Used in fireworks, specifically producing red hues

a. Barium (Ba)
b. Strontium (Sr)
c. Calcium (Ca)
d. Radium (Ra)

b. Strontium ranelate

This strontium compound is used for osteoporosis
a. Strontium sulfate
b. Strontium ranelate
c. Strontium chloride
d. Strontium carbonate

b. Heavy

Barium (Ba) is derived from the word "barys" meaning
a. Light
b. Heavy
c. Bright
d. Dense

b. Yellow-green

The flame test color of Barium (Ba)
a. Crimson red
b. Yellow-green
c. Brick red
d. Lilac

c. Barium (Ba)

Used in fireworks, specifically producing vibrant green

a. Radium (Ra)
b. Calcium (Ca)
c. Barium (Ba)
d. Strontium (Sr)

b. Barium sulfate

This barium compound is a radiopaque agent for GIT, and is considered corrosive
a. Barium chloride
b. Barium sulfate
c. Barium carbonate
d. Barium hydroxide

c. Radium (Ra)

First radioactive element discovered in pitchblende

a. Barium (Ba)
b. Calcium (Ca)
c. Radium (Ra)
d. Strontium (Sr)

c. Radium (Ra)

First radioactive element discovered by Marie Curie

a. Barium (Ba)
b. Calcium (Ca)
c. Radium (Ra)
d. Strontium (Sr)