INORGANIC CHEM- LEC

Therapeutic uses of compounds

Sodium Thiosulfate

Sodium compound that is used as a treatment for cyanide poisoning

Magnesium Thiosulfate

Compound referred to as “Epsom Salt”

Antiseptic

Potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate is mainly used as a(n)

Vincent's angina (trench mouth)

What is sodium perborate commonly used for?

To increase hardness

Why is pure gold often alloyed with copper or silver?

It serves as a dental filler

What is the use of zinc-eugenol cement in dental applications?

Magnesium hydroxide

It is used as an antacid with mild laxative effects

Absorb carbon dioxide

Soda lime is primarily used to:

White phosphorus

Most reactive allotrope of phosphorus that is stored under kerosene

Dimercaprol (BAL)

Antidote for arsenic poisoning

Brass

Alloy that is a combination of copper and zinc.

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate

Zinc compound- known as “White vitriol”

Saline laxative

Sodium sulfate is medicinally used as;

Potassium permanganate

A compound that is used as a powerful oxidizing agent and antiseptic, particularly in the treatment of urethritis

Lead acetate    

A compound of lead which is known as 'sugar of lead’?

Making dental crowns and inlays

What is the primary use of gold in dentistry?

Calamine

A powder preparation containing zinc oxide and ferric oxide is prescribed to a patient for skin irritation. What is this preparation called?

Gypsum

Calcium sulfate dihydrate is known as:

Aluminum

What element is used in making cooking utensils due to its strength and non-corrosive property

Adsorptive freafmenf for stomach disorders

What is the function of activated charcoal in medicine?