Lithium Compounds

Question 1

Tablet: Lithane ®
Capsule: Eskalith ®
ER tablet: Quilonium ®

Indication: Widely used in the
prophylaxis and treatment of bipolar
disorders; last line therapy for mania

Answer 1

Lithium Carbonate (Li2CO3)
Lithium Citrate (LiC6H5O7)

Question 2

AKA: Lithia
Use: Flux in ceramic glazes

Answer 2

Lithium Oxide

Question 3

Depressant

Answer 3

Lithium Bromide

Question 4

Indication: Welding flux in aluminum and ceramics

Answer 4

Lithium Fluoride

Question 5

AKA: Lithalure, Stavinar, Lithalite
Use: Lubricant, used in cosmetics as anticaking, opacifying, & binding agent

Answer 5

Lithium Stearate

Question 6

Use: Flux in welding aluminum, desiccant for drying air steams, precipitates RNA from cellular extracts

Answer 6

Lithium Chloride

Question 7

Use: Attractive choice for space flight
because of its:

(1) high absorption capacity for CO2
(2) small amount of heat produced in the
reaction with CO2

Answer 7

Lithium Hydroxide

Question 8

(1) high absorption capacity for CO2
(2) small amount of heat produced in the
reaction with CO2

Answer 8

Lithium Hydroxide

Question 9

Used for extemporaneous compounding

Answer 9

Purified Water

Question 10

Water for manufacture of parenterals

Answer 10

Water for Injection

Question 11

What is water used for in the manufacture of parenterals?

Answer 11

Water for Injection

Water for Injection is a sterile product used in the preparation of parenteral solutions.

Question 12

What is sulfuric acid also known as?

Answer 12

Oil of vitriol

Sulfuric acid is a strong acid used in various chemical processes.

Question 13

What acid is found in the stomach?

Answer 13

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Hydrochloric acid aids in digestion and provides an acidic environment in the stomach.

Question 14

What is the test for aromatic amino acids called?

Answer 14

Xanthoproteic test

The Xanthoproteic test detects the presence of aromatic amino acids through a color change when treated with nitric acid.

Question 15

What is the lightest metal?

Answer 15

Lithium

Lithium is the lightest metal and has various applications in batteries and mental health treatment.

Question 16

What is a 3% w/v H2O2 solution?

Answer 16

10 volume of O2

Hydrogen peroxide solution

Question 17

What is the nitrate test?

Answer 17

Brown ring test

Question 18

What is iron in solution with a ferruginous taste indicative of?

Answer 18

Chalybeate H2O

Question 19

What is the radioactive isotope of hydrogen called?

Answer 19

Tritium

Question 20

What is used in the prophylaxis and treatment of bipolar disorders?

Answer 20

Lithium

Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder.

Question 21

What is another name for aqua fortis?

Answer 21

Nitric acid

Question 22

What are hard water cations?

Answer 22

Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Mn²⁺

These cations contribute to water hardness and can affect soap’s effectiveness.

Question 23

What is the self-ionization process of water?

Answer 23

H2O + H2O ↔ H3O⁺ + OH⁻

This process describes how water can dissociate into hydronium and hydroxide ions.

Question 24

What is the method for removal of permanent hardness in water?

Answer 24

ION-exchange resin, deionization, desalination

Question 25

Which metals are considered amphoteric?

Answer 25

Beryllium, Lead, Aluminum, Zinc, Tin ## Footnote Amphoteric metals can react with both acids and bases.

Question 26

Water that is fit to drink

Answer 26

Potable H2O

Question 27

What is an isotonic buffer?

Answer 27

Sorensen’s PO4

Question 28

Hydrogen is prepared via:

Answer 28

Lane Process; Messerschmidt

Question 29

What is the brown ring test used for?

Answer 29

Detection of nitrates ## Footnote The brown ring test is a qualitative analysis method for identifying nitrate ions in solutions.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: Water that is fit to drink is called _______.

Answer 30

Potable water ## Footnote Potable water is essential for human health and safety.

Question 31

CATION (Primary/Principal/Predominant/Most abundant): INTRAcellularly (inside the cell)

Answer 31

Potassium (K+)

Question 32

CATION (Primary/Principal/Predominant/Most abundant): EXTRAcellularly (inside the cell)

Answer 32

Sodium (Na+)

Question 33

CATION (Secondary/Second most abundant): EXTRAcellularly (inside the cell)

Answer 33

Calcium (Ca2+)

Question 34

CATION (Secondary/Second most abundant): INTRAcellularly (inside the cell)

Answer 34

Magnesium (Mg2+)

Question 35

ANION (Primary/Principal/Predominant/Most abundant): INTRAcellularly (inside the cell)

Answer 35

Phosphate (PO4 3-)

Question 36

ANION (Secondary/Second most abundant): INTRAcellularly (inside the cell)

Answer 36

Sulfate (SO4 2-)

Question 36

ANION (Primary/Principal/Predominant/Most abundant): EXTRAcellularly (inside the cell)

Answer 36

Chloride (Cl-)

Question 37

ANION (Secondary/Second most abundant): EXTRAcellularly (inside the cell)

Answer 37

Bicarbonate (CHCO3-)