Periodic Table of Elements Flashcards
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Who described the Alkali Metals?
Sir Humphrey Davy
Properties of Alkali Metals
very soft, very lustrous, most reactive, low density, oxidizes rapidly
Other name for hydrogen
Inflammable Air
Lightest and most reactive element
Hydrogen
Isotopes of Hydrogen
protium (most abundant), deuterium (heavy), tritium (radioactive)
Other name of Lithium
Earth Stone
Most reactive metal
Lithium
Uses of Lithium
DOC for mania (Li2CO3), depressant (LiBr)
Other name for sodium
Natrium
Other name for NaHCO3
Baking Soda, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
It is the 6th most abundant element
Sodium
It is the fourth most abundant element in earth’s crust
Sodium
Fluid Retention
Sodium
Systemic Antacid
Sodium Bicarbonate
What is the other name for NaHSO3?
Sodium Bisulfite, Leucogen
Most powerful preservative
Leucogen
Antidote for silver poisoning, electrolyte replenisher
NaCl
Anticariogenic
NaF
How many percent is the application of NaF?
2%, 4 applications
Sosa lye, caustic soda
NaOH
Used in saponification process (hard soap)
NaOH
Sodium Nitrate
Chile salt eater, preservative
8th most abundant in earth’s crust
Kalium-Potassium
KCH3COO
Diuretic