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C. A Large Excess of Oxygen
C. A Large Excess of Oxygen
ANSWER KEY
1.The upper oxidizing zone of a nonluminous Bunsen flame consists largely of:
A. Incandescent carbon
B. A mixture of reducing gases and oxygen
C. A large excess of oxygen
D. Nitrogen
E. Unburnt gas
A. Crimson
B. Yellowish green
C. Green
D. Blue
E. Brick red
A. Crimson
B. Yellowish green
C. Green
D. Blue
E. Brick red
5.In the micro scale of qualitative analysis, the quantity of a substance employed is reduced by a factor of
A. 0.1
B. 1
C. 10
D. 100
E. 1000
6.A metallic deposit obtained after sublimation may indicate the presence of:
A. Ammonium salts
B. Sulphur
C. Mercury (I) iodide
D. Selenium (IV) oxide
E. Amalgams
7.The color of the flame caused by calcium chloride when viewed through cobalt glass is
A. Brick red
B. Light green
C. Violet
D. Crimson
E. Purple
8.A mixture of potassium and sodium chloride will produce _______ color in the flame test.
A. Orange
B. Violet
C. Yellow
D. Red
E. Reddish orange
9.In the microcosmic salt bead test, the microcosmic salt _________ is used.
A. Na2B4O7.10H2O
B. Cu(BO2)2
C. Na(NH4)HPO4.4H2O
D. CuSO4.5H2O
E. NOTA
10.The color of borax bead produced by cerium salts in the oxidizing flame when hot is:
A. Orange red
B. Colorless
C. Yellow
D. Rose-violet
E. Bottle green
11.The upper edge of a filter paper used during filtration should be about ______ cm from the upper rim of the
funnel
A. 1 cm
B. 2 cm
C. 3 cm
D. 2/3 cm
E. 0.5 cm
12.When a precipitate tends to pass through the filter paper, this salt may be added to prevent the formation of
colloidal solutions.
A. Sodium chloride
B. Potassium nitrate
C. Lithium chloride
D. Ammonium nitrate
E. NOTA
14.The reaction between lead nitrate and hydrogen sulphide will yield
A. A blue solution
B. A colorless solution
C. A white precipitate
D. A yellow precipitate
E. A black precipitate
15.This compound is formed when mercury (I) chloride dissolves in aqua regia
A. A black precipitate
B. A white precipitate
C. A gray precipitate
D. A colorless precipitate
E. Colorless solution
17.The reaction between silver nitrate and potassium iodide will produce
A. A black precipitate
B. A white precipitate
C. A gray precipitate
D. A yellow precipitate
E. No precipitate
18.The reaction between mercury (II) nitrate and excess potassium iodide will produce:
A. Dichromates
B. Cobalt salts
C. Permanganates
D. Purple sulphur
E. Sulphides
A. Cu, Al, Zn
B. Cu, Ni
C. Bi, Pb, Sn
D. Ni, Fe, Cr
E. Pb, Sb, Sn
21.A solution that yields a white precipitate with dilute HCl and dissolves in ammonia solution indicates the presence
of
A. Pb 2++
B. Hg2+ 2
C. Ag+
D. Hg2+
E. NOTA
22.A solution that yields a white precipitate with excess reagent of ammonium carbonate indicates the presence of
A. Group I cations
B. Group II cations
C. Group III cations
D. Group IV cations
E. Group V cations
23.A solution that yields a white precipitate with excess reagent of Na2HPO4 indicates the presence of
A. Mg 2+
B. NH 4+
C. Na +
D. K+
E. NOTA
24.The most stable complexes are found by ions of these groups of elements
A. Group VI A
B. Group VII A
C. Group I B
D. Group II B
E. Group VIII
25.The element that was named from a Greek word which means “acid former”
A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Chloride
E. Helium
A. Alpha particles
B. Beta particles
C. Gamma rays
D. K capture x rays
E. NOTA
27.Emitted when neutrons exceed protons beyond a stable ratio that occurs mainly in the elements of atomic
numbers above 63
A. Alpha particles
B. Positron
C. Negatron
D. Cyclotron
E. K capture x rays
A. CaMg3(SiO3)4
B. Na3AIF6
C. CaSO4.2H2O
D. LiA([SiO3])2
E. NOTA
A. Interhalogens
B. Intrahalogens
C. Semihalogens
D. Cohalides
E. Reaction is not possible
A. Aqueous chromochloronitrate
B. Hydrated chromodichloronitrate
C. Nitrated chromodichlorohydrate
D. Dichlorotetraaquochromium (III) nitrate
E. Dichlorotetraaquochromium (II) nitrate
A. Unidentate
B. Bidentate
C. Hexadentate
D. Tetradentate
E. Pentadentate
32.Francium has Z=
A. 37
B. 55
C. 57
D. 87
E. 95
A. Oxygen
B. Bromine
C. Nitrogen
D. Fluorine
E. NOTA
A. H bond
B. Ionic
C. Covalent
D. Metallic bond
E. NOTA
A. Fluorine
B. Chlorine
C. Bromine
D. Iodine
E. NOTA
36.If a basic solvent is used, the iodine solution obtained is usually colored
A. Colorless
B. Violet
C. Orange
D. Blue black
E. Black
37.Linus Pauling called this element a superhalogen, probably owing to its high electronegativity value.
A. Fluorine
B. Chlorine
C. Bromine
D. Iodine
E. NOTA
38.This principle states that, in a stable complex, there may be no high concentration of negative or positive charge,
and that charge will tend to distribute itself over the atoms within a complex in such a way that the net
charge on each atom approaches zero.
A. Law of Hess
B. Aufbau Principle
C. Electropositvity principle
D. Electronegativity principle
E. Electroneutrality principle
A. P4O6
B. P4O10
C. P2O4
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
40.An element that has an electronegativity of 0.9 on the Pauling scale and an element with a Pauling
electronegativity of 3.0 has sufficient difference to form
A. Ionic bonds
B. Covalent bonds
C. Coordinate covalent bonds
D. H bonds
E. NOTA
41.Calcium Disodium Versenate may be used in the treatment for heavy metal poisoning, primarily that caused by
A. Mercury
B. Arsenic
C. Gold
D. Lead
E. NOTA
42.The only alkali metal that melts above the boiling point of water is
A. Lithium
B. Sodium
C. Potassium
D. Rubidium
E. Cesium
A. Lithium hydroxide
B. Sodium hydroxide
C. Potassium hydroxide
D. Rubidium hydroxide
E. Cesium hydroxide
44.All oxides and hydroxides of the coinage metals are freely basic except for
A. Cu2O
B. Ag2O
C. Au2O
D. NOTA
E. AOTA
A. HI
B. HBr
C. HCl
D. HF
E. NOTA
A. 96-98%
B. 97-99%
C. 10-16%
D. 35-38%
E. 9.5-105%
48.A type of water that contains iron in solution or suspension and are characterized by a ferruginous taste
A. Alkaline water
B. Carbonated water
C. Chalybeate water
D. Lithia water
E. Saline water
A. 1.18
B. 1.84
C. 1.71
D. 1.14
E. NOTA
A. Alkaline water
B. Carbonated water
C. Chalybeate water
D. Lithia water
E. Saline water
51.Graham’s salt is
A. Sodium sulfate
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Calcium phosphate
D. Sodium metaphosphate
E. Ammonium bicarbonate
52.Parenteral preparations containing bacteriostatic water for injection may be administered through the following
routes except:
A. Intravenous
B. Subcutaneous
C. Intramuscular
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
A. Potassium
B. Iron
C. Titanium
D. Boron
E. Rare earth metals
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Magnesium
D. Calcium
E. Iron
A. Lead
B. Arsenic
C. Silver
D. Hydrogen sulfide
E. Cadmium
57.Softening both temporary and permanent hard water may be achieved through:
A. Boiling
B. Clark’s lime process
C. Demineralization
D. Addition of ammonia
E. NOTA
A. Chloride
B. Phosphate
C. Sulfate
D. Bicarbonate
E. Carbonate
59.Ringer’s injection contains_____ mEqs of potassium
A. 147 mEq
B. 130 mEq
C. 4 mEq
D. 2.7 mEq
E. NOTA
60.This is used both as a diuretic and in the treatment of chronic acidosis to restore bicarbonate reserve.
A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Potassium bicarbonate
C. Sodium citrate
D. Sodium lactate
E. Ammonium chloride
61.Iron compound which has the superior resistance to oxidation upon exposure to air
A. Ferrous fumarate
B. Ferrous gluconate
C. Ferrous sulfate
D. Ferrous oxide
E. NOTA
A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
E. NOTA
A. Cadmium
B. Copper
C. Astatine
D. Arsenic
E. Lead
A. White precipitate
B. Evolution of colorless gas
C. Black spot in filter paper
D. Effervescence in solution
E. Silver mirror in test tube walls
A. Phosphates
B. Sulphates
C. Oxides
D. Phosphites
E. Sulphites
66.Prussian blue is:
A. Fe4[Fe(CN6)]3
B. The same as Turnbull’s blue
C. Iron (III) hexacyanoferrate
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
A. Zinc
B. Iron
C. Copper
D. Magnesium
E. Iodine
A. Platinum
B. Mercury
C. Tin
D. Bismuth
E. Copper
69.These salts may contain two different cations combined with a single anion or may contain a single cation
combine with two or more anions.
A. Normal salts
B. Hydrogen salts
C. Mixed salts
D. Double salts
E. NOTA
A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Sodium carbonate
C. Calcium sulfate
D. Magnesium carbonate
E. Potassium sulfate
71.The element found in human bodies that is an important constituent of xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase.
A. Iodine
B. Zinc
C. Molybdenum
D. Selenium
E. Copper
A. Molybdenum
B. Tungsten
C. Thallium
D. Gallium
E. Gold
73.Turnbull’s blue is
A. Fe3[Fe(CN)6]12
B. Iron (II) hexacyanoferrate
C. The same as prussian blue
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
74.A precipitate may result in an unknown solution upon the addition of hydrogen sulphide if this action is present:
A. Ag+
B. As5+
C. Fe2+
D. Fe3+
E. Li+
75.This system of inorganic nomenclature cites the charge on a complex ion rather than the oxidation state of the
central unit.
A. Stock system
B. Ewens-Basset system
C. Classical System
D. Modern System
E. AOTA
76.Being a bridge element, the behaviour of this element and its compound is often different that of the other
members of the Group I family.
A. Lithium
B. Sodium
C. Ammonium
D. Rubidium
E. Cesium
A. Magnesium
B. Beryllium
C. Calcium
D. Strontium
E. Barium
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Aluminum
D. Silicon
E. Hydrogen
79.This is the product when a base like sodium carbonate is fused with pure silica.
A. Smectite
B. Talc
C. Silanes
D. Glass
E. Pumice
A. 3%
B. 6%
C. 30%
D. 70%
E. 100%
81.The most stable allotropic form of sulphur at room temperature
A. α- sulfur
B. β- sulfur
C. Г-sulfur
D. NOTA
E. AOTA
A. KI syrup
B. NH4Cl solution
C. HI solution
D. H2O vapor
E. NOTA
83.Fatal bends in deep sea divers are caused by gaseous_____ in the blood
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Hydrogen
C. Helium
D. Pure oxygen
E. Nitrogen
84.Compounds which are capable of interfering with the passage of X rays are used as
A. Enema
B. Chemotherapeutic agents
C. Radiopaques
D. Radioisotopes
E. NOTA
A. Astringents
B. Topical protectives
C. Laxatives
D. Pigments
E. Buffers
86.A green precipitate that results after a solution was neutralized with ammonia solution and after the addition of
ammonium sulphide indicates the presence of:
A. Al3+
B. Mn2+
C. Cr3+
D. Co2+
E. Ni2+
A. Normal salt
B. Hydrogen salt
C. Mixed salt
D. Double salt
E. NOTA
A. PET bottles
B. Rubber containers
C. PVC containers
D. Amber bottles
E. Clear glass containers
A. Intravenous
B. Intramuscular
C. Subcutaneous
D. Intra arterial
E. Intradermal
A. Potassium
B. Aluminum
C. Bismuth
D. Strontium
E. Lead
A. Mg5(Si8O20)(OH)2.8H2O
B. Mg3(OH)2Si4O10
C. [Al4(OH)6][Si4O10)(OH2)]
D. CaAl2Si4O12.6H2O
E. NOTA
92.A white precipitate after the addition of excess ammonium carbonate indicates the presence of
A. Group I cations
B. Group II cations
C. Group III cations
D. Group IV cations
E. Group V cations
A. Epsom salt
B. Glauber’s salt
C. Blue vitriol
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
95.Used as bone replacement for temporary braces of long bones and to close openings in the skull
A. Plaster of Paris
B. Zinc-eugenol cement
C. Silver
D. Tantalum
E. Adamantium
96.The following elements belongs to Period III of the periodic table except for:
A. Boron
B. Magnesium
C. Sulfur
D. Silicon
E. NOTA
97.Treatment with gold has been used in the following conditions except:
A. Rheumatoid arthritis
B. Disseminated lupus
C. Nondisseminated lupus erythematosus
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
A. -1
B. -2
C. +2
D. -3
E. +6
A. Hot H2SO4
B. HI
C. HCl
D. Cold HNO3
E. NOTA
100. A solution prepared from the complex compound produced when mercuric iodide reacts with potassium iodide
is known as:
A. Benedict’s reagent
B. Valser’s reagent
C. Bordeaux mixture
D. Nessler’s reagent
E. Fehling’s reagent
A. Kaolin
B. Talc
C. Bentonite
D. Silane
E. Siliceous earth
A. Aluminum acetate
B. Lead subacteate
C. Magnesium hydroxide
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
A. Metallic gold
B. Colloidal gold
C. Tin chloride
D. Metallic tin
E. NOTA
104.A cofactor for phosphate transferring enzymes and also a constituent of bones and teeth
A. Magnesium
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Copper
E. Zinc
105.Aluminum silicates that contain impurities of calcium, magnesium, iron oxides, fragments of quartz etc. is known
as
A. Bentonite
B. Montmorillonite
C. Kaolin
D. Attapulgite
E. Clay
A. Wood’s alloy
B. Devarda’s alloy
C. Brass
D. Bronze
E. NOTA
107.This aluminum magnesium silicate, also known as floridin, is a low plasticity, clay-like material which, when
heated, exhibits an increase in its adsorptive properties.
A. Kaolin
B. Bentonite
C. Talc
D. Fuller’s earth
E. Pumice
A. Coal
B. Charcoal
C. Diamond
D. Graphite
E. AOTA
109 What is formed when ozone dissolves and unites with the double bonds of substances such as oil of turpentine,
oil of cinnamon and olive oil?
A. Peroxides
B. Ozonides
C. Oxidized oils
D. Dehydrogenated oils
E. NOTA
110.The following are the known uses of sodium hypochlorite solution except:
A. Disinfectant
B. Antiseptic
C. Oxidizing agent
D. Bleaching agent
E. AOTA
A. Ammoniated mercury
B. Mercury bichloride
C. Mercurous chloride
D. Potassium hydroxide
E. NOTA
112.The only Group V cation that will yield a precipitate with sodium biphosphate
A. Li+
B. Na+
C. K+
D. NH4+
E. Mg2+
113.Water (as molecules) associated with cations and/or anions of salt in solution or in crystals.
A. Coordinated water
B. Zeolytic water
C. Lattice water
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
114.Rinman’s green is
A. Zinc acetate
B. Cobalt zincate
C. Copper acetoarsenate
D. Potassium ferrocyanide
E. NOTA
115. In testing for the presence of reducing sugars in a diabetic urine, 0.1% concentration of such sugars will
produce ______ with the Fehling’s solution.
A. Cupric sulfate
B. Reducing agent
C. Sequestering gent
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
117.Which of the following metals are placed higher than hydrogen in the electromotive series of metals?
A. Barium
B. Strontium
C. Nickel
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
A. 0
B. -1
C. -2
D. +2
E. Nota
119.What is the color of the precipitate produced when mercuric salts are treated with sodium hydroxide TS?
A. Yellow
B. Scarlet
C. White
D. Black
E. No precipitate
120.Complexes of iodine with carrier organic molecules serving as solubilizing agent to liberate iodine in solution.
A. Iodates
B. Starch-iodoform
C. Iodophor
121.A procedure that employs gamma emitting isotopes and focused radiation directly on the area under treatment
A. Teletherapy
B. Implantation therapy
C. Contact therapy
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
122.Why is it important to give a patient Lugol’s solution at least 24 hours before the administration of radioactive
iodine?
A. Nickel ions
B. Ferrous ions
C. Cobaltous ions
D. Ammonium ions
E. NOTA
A. Metallic properties of elements generally decrease in a given period as atomic number increases
B. Ionization energy increases as the atomic number increases
C. Electronegativity of the elements increases from left to right across any period and from bottom to top
in any group (except VIIIA)
D. NOTA
E. AOTA
A. Cupric sulfate
B. Sodium citrate
C. Potassium thiocyanate
D. Potassium ferrocyanide
E. Sodium carbonate
127 In the Griess-Ilosvay test, diazotization of sulphanilic acid is affected by ______acid, followed by coupling with
1-naphthylamine reagent to form the red azo dye.
A. Sulphuric acid
B. Hypochlorous acid
C. Nitrous acid
D. Nitric acid
E. Glacial acetic acid
128.Which reagent may be used to differentiate mercurous salts from mercuric salts?
A. Sodium hydroxide TS
B. Copper foil
C. Hydrogen sulfide
D. AOTA
E. NOTA
129.Which of the following commercial preparations contain potassium iodide and is indicated for goiter prophylaxis
in iodine deficiency?
A. Eltroxin ®
B. Iodine ®
C. Jodid ®
D. Neo mercazole ®
E. Thyrax ®
130.These metals react vigorously with water to form hydrogen gas and metallic hydroxides
A. Alkali metals
B. Alkaline earth metals
C. Coinage metals
D. Rare earth metals
E. AOTA
131.All of the members of the family of these metals form complex cations with ammonia
A. Alkali metals
B. Alkaline earth metals
C. Coinage metals
D. Rare earth metals
E. AOTA
132.All the other nitrates are soluble in the water except for ______ which is only sparingly soluble in water.
A. Mercuric nitrite
B. Sodium nitrite
C. Ammonium nitrite
D. Silver nitrite
E. Mercurous nitrite
A. Acceptor species
B. Electron provider
C. Donor species
D. Acid
E. Base
134.This group of element hydroxides in aqueous solutions has the greatest alkalinity in nature with alkalinity
increasing as the ionic radius increases.
A. Group IA
B. Group IB
C. Group IIA
D. Group IIB
E. Group IIIA
A. Cesium
B. Rubidium
C. Potassium
D. Sodium
E. Lithium
136.The following are the advantages of using Benedict’s solution over Fehling’s solution except:
A. Aluminum carbonate
B. Sodium cobaltnitarate
C. Cupric sulfate
D. Cobalt meta-aluminate
E. NOTA
A. Zinc sulfide
B. Ammoniated mercury
C. Calomel
D. Zinc oxide
E. Ammonium carbonate
139. All alkaline earth metals reduce water with the liberation of hydrogen and the formation of an alkaline solution
except:
A. Be
B. Ca
C. Sr
D. Ba
E. Ra
140.This group of elements have an additional ten electrons, giving it a “pseudo- inert gas” or an 18- electron
structure.
A. Group IA
B. Group IIA
C. Group IB
D. Group IIB
E. NOTA
141. Hydroxides of this group of elements tend to show amphoteric properties except those at the top and the
bottom elements of this group.
A. Group IA
B. Group IIA
C. Group IIIA
D. Group IVA
E. Group IVB
142.This group of elements predominantly exhibit covalent bonding, owing to the small size and high charge on the
tetravalent ions.
A. Group IA
B. Group IIA
C. Group IIIA
D. Group IVA
E. Group IVB
143.What is the relationship between the oxidation number and acidity of the oxyacids of a given element in the
case of the elements in Group VI?
A. Directly proportional
B. Inversely proportional
C. Acidity and oxidation number has no relation at all
D. NOTA
E. AOTA
A. HF
B. HCl
C. HBr
D. HI
E. HNO3
145.An oxyacid of the halogen with the formula HOXO is appropriately named as
A. Hypohalous acid
B. Halous acid
C. Halic acid
D. Perhalic acid
E. NOTA
146.This group of elements are the most stable to any kind of chemical reaction.
A. Group IA
B. Group IB
C. Group VIIA
D. Group VIIIA
E. NOTA
147.If oxidizing impurities are rigidly excluded, all alkali metals in this group will dissolve in ammonia to form a blue
solution, which, if evaporated, will recover the uncharged metal eventually.
A. Group IA
B. Group IIA
C. Group IB
D. Group IIB
E. Group IIIA
148. According to this principle, hard acids are electron acceptors with high positive charges and relatively small
sizes while soft acids have low positive charges and relatively large sizes.
A. Metaboric acid
B. Pyroboric acid
C. Boron trioxide
D. Tetraboric acid
E. Sodium perborate
150.This group of elements are the first elements large enough to permit the addition of electrons to the d orbital,
beginning with the third principal quantum number.
A. Group IB
B. Group IIB
C. Group IIIB
D. Group IVB
E. Group VB
A. Not less than 36.5% and not more than 38% by weight of HNO 3 D. Not less than 94% and not more than 98%
B. Not less than 69% and not more than 71% by weight of HNO 3 by weight of HNO3
C. Not less than 85% and not more than 88% by weight of HNO 3 E. Not less than 27% and not more than 30%
by weight of HNO3
152. This mixture is used for its ability to absorb CO2 from expired air in metabolic function test.
C. Lime Water
153. Each element in this group has a core with an outer shell of 18 electrons, together with a single valence
electron in the outermost shell.
C. Group IIA
C. Na2CO3. H2O
155. This buffer system is useful at alkaline pH and can be used in ophthalmic solutions, contact lens solution and
as solvent for soluble fluorescein.
C. Feldman’s buffer
156. When combined with oxygen or in the form of their oxygen salts, the halogens have ___ valence/s.
A. one D. A and B
B. negative E. B and C
157. Addition of Barium chloride solution to solutions containing nitrites will produce
158. An antioxidant usually found in solutions of drugs with phenol or catechol nucleus ex. Epinephrine HCl to
prevent oxidation of these compounds to quinines and similar substances.
C. Sodium metabisulfite
159. This is used to provide an inert atmosphere to retard oxidation in cod liver oil, olive oil, and multiple vitamin
preparations.
B. Nitrogen E. NOTA
C. Hydrogen
160. Temporary hard water is caused by the presence in solution of calcium or magnesium ____.
A. sulfates D.chlorides
B. hydroxides E. NOTA
C. bicarbonate
A. Ruthenium D. Palladium
B. Iridium E. NOTA
C. Rhodium
162. Faulty calcium metabolism defined as a reduced volume of bone tissue per unit volume of anatomical bone
and commonly affects postmenopausal women is known as:
A. Osteoporosis D. Hypocalcemia
B. Rickets E. NOTA
C. Paget’s disease
163. Organic mercurial salts were previously used as diuretics and are all administered parenterally except:
A. Meralluride D. Chlormerodrin
C. Calomel
164. This element can replace calcium in bone formation and has been used to hasten bone remineralization in
diseases such as osteoporosis.
A. Strontium D. Magnesium
B. Barium E. Tantalum
C. Beryllium
A. 0.5-1% D.10%
B. 5% E. NOTA
C. 7.5%
166. This compound has been used in the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis and Monilia albicans. However,
extended use of this product may result to argyria and nephritis.
C. Silver trinitrophenolate
167. This sodium salt does not produce systemic alkalosis readily and is antikeratogenic. As such, it is thought to be
more suitable as an electrolyte replenisher.
C. Sodium gluconate
168. In the reaction: KMNO4 + 5 HNO2 + 3 H2SO4 3 MnSO4 + 5 HNO3 + K2SO4, the reducing agent is:
A. KMnO4 D. H2O
B.HNO2 E. NOTA
C. H2SO4
169. Addition of ferric salts to solutions of thiocyanates causes the formation of a blood-red colored solution, which
has been variously ascribed to the formation of:
B. Fe (SCN) 6 E. NOTA
C. Fe (SCN) ++
170. KNaC4H4O6. 4 H2O is also known by the following names except:
C. Seidlitz powder
171. Fresh silver stains on skin may be best removed by painting the affected area with
C. Sodium picrate
C. minimize alkalinity
C. Zinc carbonate
174. Flash-light powders are mixtures of potassium chlorate or barium peroxide and the powdered form of this
element
A. Calcium D. Sulfur
B. Aluminum E. Phosphorus
C. Magnesium
C. in cool temperatures
C. Crystalline form
C. CH3COOK
A. 2 D. 6
B. 3 E. 7
C. 4
A. Aluminum D. Lead
B. Tin E. NOTA
C. Zinc
C. Iron pyrite
181. In a weakly acidic medium, the reaction between this metal and stannous chloride will produce a purple
precipitate commonly known as Purple of Cassius
A. Tin D. Gold
B. Silver E. Lead
C. Mercury
182. The most desirable form of talc for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
A. amorphous D. steatite
B. foliated E. granular
C. fibrous
C. Lithium carbonate
184. The iron salt in this commercial preparation has the advantage of being the least irritating to the GI tract.
B. Hemobion® E. NOTA
C. Revicon Max®
185. A native form of calcium carbonate that has been freed from most of its impurities through elutriation.
C. Muriate of Lime
186. A property of some substances to lose water molecules from a crystalline structure.
A. Dehydration D. Efflorescence
C. Deliquescence
187. This aluminum magnesium silicate, also known as Floridin, is a low plasticity clay-like material with high water
content. It finds its use in the decolorization of oils.
A. Kaolin D. Pumice
B. Bentonite E. NOTA
C. Fuller’s Earth
188. This compound is said to be the recommended calcium salt as electrolyte replenisher because it provides an
optimum ratio of 1:1 calcium to phosphorus.
189. Vleminckx’s solution, a mixture prepared by boiling lime and sublime sulfur, is used as
A. cathartic D. emetic
B. scabicide E. irritant
C. antifungal
C. Haine’s reagent
193. Reduced iron is an odorless, grayish black and very fine powder, which should pass through sieve
A. No. 20 D. No. 80
C. No. 60
A. Krypton D. Argon
B. Xenon E. Neon
C. Radon
195. What is the difference between Iodine Tincture and Iodine solution?
C. Potassium citrate
C. Silica
198. Nessler’s reagent, an alkaline solution of Potassium tetraiodomercurate (II), is used to detect
A. Arsenic D. Aluminum
B. Ammonia E. Mercury
C. Zinc
C. Selenic acid
200. 750 mg of Kalium Durules contain an equivalent of ____ mEq of potassium chloride
A. 2.9 D. 9.8
B. 3.8 E. 12.2
C. 6.5
201. This cation does not react with HCl but forms precipitates with H2S in dilute mineral acid medium.
A. Arsenic (III) D. Pb
B. Fe (II) E. Li
C. Ca
C. Calcium hydroxide
C. Calcium oxide
C. Sodium phosphate
C. Zinc oxide
A. nitrites D. A and B
C. iodides
C. Nitric acid
C. Zinc oxide
A. Iodine D. Fluorine
B. Bromine E. NOTA
C. Chlorine
212. Which reagent can be used to precipitate potassium salt but not sodium?
C. Chloroplatinic acid
A. chromates D. chlorides
B. tartrates E. iodides
C. sulfates
214. The only silver halide, which shows appreciable solubility in water
C. Silver iodide
A. green D. grey
B.black E.blue
C. brown
216. Nitrous oxide is usually supplied in cylinders, which are colored ____
A. green D. grey
B.black E.blue
C. brown
217. This gas is lighter than air and causes the pitch of sounds uttered by the vocal cords to be increased,
producing unintelligible speech with a “Donald Duck” sound
A. Oxygen D. Nitrogen
C. Helium
a charcoal to poison ratio of 5:1 to 10:1 after an adequate initial dose of the antidote
appears to exert no additional inhibition of absorption
of the poison
as it is as effective
219. An effective precipitant for both topical and gastric exposure to phosphorus is
C. Magnesium sulfate
B. Oxygen E. NOTA
C. Nitrogen
C. Ammonium carbonate
222. This precipitation can hasten absorption in the stomach, increase acid gastric juice secretion and act as
carminative. It is prepared by charging carbon dioxide in water at a pressure of 3-4 atmospheres.
C. Dakin’s solution
223. Pale yellow precipitate obtained after the reaction with silver nitrate solution
C. Silver bromide
224. The only sodium halide, which has the least solubility in water
C. Silver iodide
C. Sodium thiosulfate
227. This compound has been used in the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis and Monilia albicans infections in
concentration from 1-2%
C. Ammonium carbonate
B. Emetic E. NOTA
C. Scabicide
C. Topical anti-parasitic
231. Phosphorus allotrope occurring as a microcrystalline, non-poisonous powder, which is insoluble in all solvents
C. Scarlet phosphorus
232. Fine, yellow, crystalline form of sulfur with a faint odor and taste
C. Sublime sulfur
C. Sublime sulfur
C. Sublime sulfur
A. Antimony D. Copper
B. Lead E. Zinc
C. Bismuth
236. Which of the following statements in Dalton’s Atomic Theory are valid in the light of researches that are more
recent in atomic structure?
A. All elements consist of minute discrete particles called atom D. Atoms cannot be created nor destroyed
B. Atoms of a given element are alike and have the same mass. E. NOTA
Into another
237. An essential trace element which seemed to improve or normalize impaired glucose tolerance of some
diabetics, elderly and malnourished children.
A. Zinc D. Chromium
B. Manganese E. Copper
C. Iron
A. subcutaneous D. oral
B. intravenous E. topical
C. intramuscular
239. Iron interferes with the absorption of tetracycline through the mechanism of
A. Oxidation D. Chelation
B. Reduction E. NOTA
C. Neutralization
A. Calcium D. Iodine
B. Iron E. NOTA
C. Zinc
241. This trace element has been implicated in cellular respiration and as an antioxidant in conjunction with Vitamin
E
A. Manganese D. Sulfur
B. Selenium E. Iron
C. Molybdenum
A. 4 D. 154
B. 5 E. 142
C. 3
A. 4 D. 154
B. 5 E. 142
C. 3
A. meat D. AOTA
C. whole grains
245. This trace element best found in legumes and whole grains, competes with calcium for transport
A. Magnesium D. Zinc
B. Iron E. Copper
C. Iodine
246. A deficiency of this trace element results to hypochromic anemia and excessive hepatic storage in Wilson’s
disease
A. Magnesium D. Zinc
B. Iron E. Copper
C. Iodine
247. This trace element is a constituent of Factor 3, acts with Vitamin E to prevent liver necrosis and muscular
dystrophy in animals and inhibits lipid peroxidation
A. Cobalt D. Selenium
B. Manganese E. Chromium
C. Molybdenum
A. Cobalt D. Selenium
B. Manganese E. Chromium
C. Molybdenum
249. A deficiency of this inorganic ion results to cystinuria and cysteine renal calculi
A. Cobalt D. Magnesium
B. Sulfur E. Fluoride
C. Selenium
250. This trace element is poorly absorbed and needs to be aided by Vitamin D
A. Sodium D. Iron
B. Potassium E. Magnesium
C. Calcium
251. Deficiency of this inorganic ion results to osteomalacia and renal rickets
A. Calcium D. Chloride
B. Phosphorus E. NOTA
C. Sodium
252. This is added to whole blood to complex blood calcium and prevent clot formation in a collected blood
A. EDTA D. Warfarin
B. Citrate E. NOTA
C. Heparin
A. hypoparathyroidism D. NOTA
C. Steatorrhea
A. Magnesium D. Manganese
B. Iron E. Cobalt
C. Calcium
255. This cation exerts a powerful general anesthetic action similar to that produced by chloroform when injected
intramuscularly or intravenously
A. Magnesium D. Manganese
B. Iron E. Cobalt
C. Calcium
A. 147 D. 155.5
B. 4 E. NOTA
C. 4.5
257. This compound is used in the treatment of chronic acidosis to restore bicarbonate reserve and also exerts a
diuretic effect
C. Sodium citrate
C. Ammonium chloride
259. The zone in the non-luminous Bunsen flame used for testing volatile substances on whether they impact any
color to the flame
260. The fusion zone in the non-luminous Bunsen flame is also the
261. A large excess of oxygen is present in this zone of the non-luminous Bunsen flame
263. This cation belong to the sub group IIA in the classification of cations except
C .Bismuth
264. Salts containing the cation chromium (III) will form a precipitate with
265. Which zone in the Bunsen flame should you heat the thin platinum wire after cleaning it by dipping into
concentrated HCl?
266. Which zone in the Bunsen flame should one introduce the substance being investigated to observe the color
that imparts to the flame?
268. Strontium imparts this color to the flame when viewed through cobalt glass
B. Purple E. Nil
C. Yellowish green
A. electron D. AOTA
B. proton E. NOTA
C. neutron
270. Chemical activity, in general, increase for the elements listed in the Periodic Table in descending order except
for the _______ elements
C. Group IIA
B. Cellulose E. NOTA
C. Saline cathartics
C. Mercurial purgatives
274. Other names of Potassium carbonate are the following except for one
C. Cream of Tartar
275. Caution is highly exercised in handling potassium chlorate as great explosions may occur when it is triturated
with
B. Sulfides E. AOTA
C. Reduced iron
276. This toxic potassium salt, which is excreted slowly by the kidney, may cause lysis of red blood cells, which in
turn, irritates the kidney and produces a marked interstitial nephritis. It can also cause some conversion of
hemoglobin to met hemoglobin
C. Potassium chloride
A. blue D. green
B. colorless E. NOTA
C. black
278. Which of the following elements occur highest in the electromotive series of metals?
A. Aluminum D. Bismuth
B. Calcium E. Hydrogen
C. Iron
279. Which of the following elements occur lowest in the electromotive series of metals?
A. Aluminum D. Bismuth
B. Calcium E. Hydrogen
C. Iron
280. Which of the following metals will react with acids to produce hydrogen?
A. Copper D. Tin
B. Strontium E. Lead
C. Iron
C. mixed salt
282. KCaPO4 is an example of a
C. mixed salt
C. Lead acetate
A. ZnO D. HgNH2Cl
B. HgCl2 E. NOTA
C. ZnSO4
A. air D. A and B
B. heat E. B and C
C. light
B. HgCl2 E. NOTA
C. Zinc
A. Iron D. Magnesium
B. Calcium E. NOTA
C. Zinc
288. First prepared by Egyptians by subliming the ashes resulting from the slow burning of camel’s dung
C. Ammonium carbonate
C. Cream of Tartar
290.Eau Forte
C. sulfuric acid
C. Nitric acid
292. Which of the following anions will have a positive result to Fenton’s test?
A. tartrates D. succinates
B. citrates E. AOTA
C. malates
293. The color of the precipitate produced when Barium chloride solution reacts with solutions of chromates
B. black E. no precipitate
C.pale yellow
A. H3BO3 D. AOTA
B. H2B4O7 E. NOTA
C. HBO2
295. The precipitate produced in the reaction of magnesium salts with Sodium hydroxide will readily dissolve in
B. water E. NOTA
C. alcohol
296. Continuous washing is employed in the reaction between Magnesium sulfate and Sodium hydroxide to prepare
Milk of Magnesia
A. KNO3 D. NaNO3
B. KNO2 E. NOTA
C. NaNO3
298. Niter is
A. KNO3 D. NaNO3
B. KNO2 E. NOTA
C. NaNO3
A.Magnesium D. Ammonium
B. Sodium E. NOTA
C. Potassium
A. charcoal D. coal
B. graphite E. NOTA
C. diamond
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