B6

What is the group name for Group VA elements?,

Nitrogen Family / Pnictogens

How many valence electrons do Group VA elements have?,

5

What is a common oxidation state for Group VA elements?,

−3

What are the members of the Group VA (Pnictogens) family?,"

Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb), Bismuth (Bi)"

What is the common name for Nitrogen (N)?,

Azote / Mephitic air

What are two other historical names for Nitrogen?,

Azoge / Mercury / Sulphur

What is a major industrial process used for the production of Nitrogen?,

Linde-Frankl process

How is Nitrogen typically stored?,

Black cylinder

What components form an artificial atmosphere?,"

Nitrogen, Oxygen, Helium, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous oxide"

What is the source of Cyanide (CN)?,

Cassava

What enzyme does Cyanide (CN) inhibit?,

Cytochrome oxidase

What is the result of Cyanide's inhibition of Cytochrome oxidase?,

Asphyxia in cell (histotoxic hypoxia)

What is the common name for Nitric acid (HNO3​)?,

Aqua fortis

What is the common name/nickname for Nitrous oxide (N2​O)?,

Laughing gas

What is the main medical use of Nitrous oxide (N2​O)?,

Inhalational anesthetic

How is Nitrous oxide (N2​O) typically stored?,

Blue cylinder

What is Phosphorus (P) also known as?,

Light carrier / St. Elmo's Fire

What is the chemical formula for Phosphine?,

PH3​

What are two key characteristics of Phosphine (PH3​)?,

Poisonous gas with rotten fish odor

What is the toxicity level and health effect associated with White/Yellow Phosphorus?,

Toxic form; causes Phossy Jaw

Is Red Phosphorus toxic or non-toxic?,

Non-toxic

What are common uses for Red Phosphorus?,

Component of matches and fireworks (striker pad)

How is Red Phosphorus produced from White Phosphorus?,

Heat White Phosphorus at 537 K (300∘C)

What is the production method for Violet Phosphorus?,

White P + Sodium + 200∘C Heat OR Red P + 823 K (550∘C) Heat for 1-2 weeks

What is the production method for Scarlet Phosphorus?,

Tribromide + Hg + 200∘C Heat

What is a production method for Black Phosphorus?,

White P + Pb + 530∘C Heat

What is an alternative production method for Black Phosphorus?,"

White P + 473 K (200∘C) Heat + 1,200 atm"

What is Arsenic (As) also known as?,

Lewisite metal

What is the toxicity sign of Arsenic seen in the nails?,

Mee's line (nails)

What is the primary antidote for Arsenic poisoning?,

BAL / Dimercaprol

What is Arsenic known as in the context of criminal activity?,

Poison of choice for professional killers

What is the vital component of Arsphenamine/Salvarsan/Compound 606?,

Arsenic

What is the therapeutic use of Arsphenamine/Salvarsan/Compound 606?,

Anti-syphilis

Who discovered Arsphenamine/Salvarsan/Compound 606?,

Paul Ehrlich

What is Paul Ehrlich considered the Father of?,

Father of Chemotherapy

What is the chemical formula for Arsine?,

AsH3​

What is the therapeutic use of Arsenic trioxide (As2​O3​) (Trisenox®)?,

Antileukemic agent

What is Antimony (Sb) also known as?,

Stibium

What are two natural sources of Antimony?,

Stibnite / Antimony Glance (Sb2​S3​)

What is the chemical name for Antimony Potassium Tartrate?,

Potassium Antimonyl Tartrate

What is the chemical formula for Antimony Potassium Tartrate?,

K2​Sb2​(C4​H2​O6​)2​

What are two common names/nicknames for Antimony Potassium Tartrate?,

Brown mixture / Tartar Emetic

What is the primary medical use of Antimony Potassium Tartrate?,

For the treatment of Schistosomiasis

What is Bismuth (Bi) also known as?,

Beautiful meadow

What is the main use of Bismuth in the gastrointestinal system?,

Internal protectant for PUD (Peptic Ulcer Disease)

What are two toxicity signs of Bismuth?,"

Dark stool, Blue-black gums"

What is the antidote for Bismuth toxicity?,

BAL / Dimercaprol
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Why is Tantalum (Ta) used for surgical repair of bones, nerves, and tissues?",

Unaffected by body fluids