INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

1. The upper oxidizing zone of a nonluminous Bunsen flame consists 6. A metallic deposit obtained after sublimation may indicate the
largely of: presence of:
A. Incandescent carbon A. Ammonium salts
B. A mixture of reducing gases and oxygen B. Sulphur
C. A large excess of oxygen C. Mercury (I) iodide
D. Nitrogen D. Selenium (IV) oxide
E. Unburnt gas E. Amalgams

2. Less volatile substances may be detected in: 7. The color of the flame caused by calcium chloride when viewed
A. Lower oxidizing zone through cobalt glass is
B. Upper oxidizing zone A. Brick red
C. Upper reducing zone B. Light green
D. Lower reducing zone C. Violet
E. Hottest portion of the flame D. Crimson
E. Purple
3. Sb imparts ______ color to the nonluminous Bunsen flame 8. A mixture of potassium and sodium chloride will produce _______
A. Crimson color in the flame test.
B. Yellowish green A. Orange
C. Green B. Violet
D. Blue C. Yellow
E. Brick red D. Red
E. Reddish orange
4. Tl imparts ______ color to the nonluminous Bunsen flame
A. Crimson 9. In the microcosmic salt bead test, the microcosmic salt _________ is
B. Yellowish green used.
C. Green A. Na2B4O7.10H2O
D. Blue B. Cu(BO2)2
E. Brick red C. Na(NH4)HPO4.4H2O
D. CuSO4.5H2O
5. In the micro scale of qualitative analysis, the quantity of a substance E. NOTA
employed is reduced by a factor of
A. 0.1 10. The color of borax bead produced by cerium salts in the oxidizing
B. 1 flame when hot is:
C. 10 A. Orange red
D. 100 B. Colorless
E. 1000 C. Yellow
D. Rose-violet
E. Bottle green
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

11. The upper edge of a filter paper used during filtration should be 16. Basic mercury (II) amidonitrate exists as:
about ______ cm from the upper rim of the funnel A. A black precipitate
A. 1 cm B. A white precipitate
B. 2 cm C. A gray precipitate
C. 3 cm D. A colorless precipitate
D. 2/3 cm E. Colorless solution
E. 0.5 cm
17. The reaction between silver nitrate and potassium iodide will produce
12. When a precipitate tends to pass through the filter paper, this salt A. A black precipitate
may be added to prevent the formation of colloidal solutions. B. A white precipitate
A. Sodium chloride C. A gray precipitate
B. Potassium nitrate D. A yellow precipitate
C. Lithium chloride E. No precipitate
D. Ammonium nitrate
E. NOTA 18. The reaction between mercury (II) nitrate and excess potassium
iodide will produce:
13. Glass apparatus which are particularly greasy may be cleaned with A. A white precipitate of potassium nitrate
A. Hot nitric acid B. A black deposit of metallic mercury
B. Concentrated hydrochloric acid C. A red precipitate of mercury (II) iodide
C. Chromosulphuric acid D. A colorless solution containing tetraiodomercurate (II) ions
D. Perchloric acid E. NOTA
E. Glacial acetic acid
19. Purple colored compounds usually indicate the presence of
14. The reaction between lead nitrate and hydrogen sulphide will yield A. Dichromates
A. A blue solution B. Cobalt salts
B. A colorless solution C. Permanganates
C. A white precipitate D. Purple sulphur
D. A yellow precipitate E. Sulphides
E. A black precipitate
20. Devarda’s alloy contains
15. This compound is formed when mercury (I) chloride dissolves in aqua A. Cu, Al, Zn
regia B. Cu, Ni
A. Mercury (II) amidochloride C. Bi, Pb, Sn
B. Mercury (I) amidochloride D. Ni, Fe, Cr
C. Mercury (I) nitrate E. Pb, Sb, Sn
D. Mercury (II) nitrate
E. Mercury (II) chloride
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

21. A solution that yields a white precipitate with dilute HCl and dissolves
in ammonia solution indicates the presence of 26. Artificial radioactive isotopes emit the following except
A. Pb 2+ A. Alpha particles
B. Hg2+ 2 B. Beta particles
C. Ag+ C. Gamma rays
D. Hg2+ D. K capture x rays
E. NOTA E. NOTA

22. A solution that yields a white precipitate with excess reagent of 27. Emitted when neutrons exceed protons beyond a stable ratio that
ammonium carbonate indicates the presence of occurs mainly in the elements of atomic numbers above 63
A. Group I cations A. Alpha particles
B. Group II cations B. Positron
C. Group III cations C. Negatron
D. Group IV cations D. Cyclotron
E. Group V cations E. K capture x rays

23. A solution that yields a white precipitate with excess reagent of 28. The mineral spodumene contains
Na2HPO4 indicates the presence of A. CaMg3(SiO3)4
A. Mg 2+ B. Na3AIF6
B. NH 4+ C. CaSO4.2H2O
C. Na+ D. LiA([SiO3])2
D. K+ E. NOTA
E. NOTA
29. Compounds formed when molecules of two different halogens react
24. The most stable complexes are found by ions of these groups of A. Interhalogens
elements B. Intrahalogens
A. Group VI A C. Semihalogens
B. Group VII A D. Cohalides
C. Group I B E. Reaction is not possible
D. Group II B
E. Group VIII 30. CrCl2 (H2O) 4NO3 is
25. The element that was named from a Greek word which means “acid A. Aqueous chromochloronitrate
former” B. Hydrated chromodichloronitrate
A. Hydrogen C. Nitrated chromodichlorohydrate
B. Nitrogen D. Dichlorotetraaquochromium (III) nitrate
C. Oxygen E. Dichlorotetraaquochromium (II) nitrate
D. Chloride
E. Helium
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

31. Ethylenediamine is a type of ligand classified as 36. If a basic solvent is used, the iodine solution obtained is usually
A. Unidentate colored
B. Bidentate A. Colorless
C. Hexadentate B. Violet
D. Tetradentate C. Orange
E. Pentadentate D. Blue black
E. Black
32. Francium has Z=
A. 37 37. Linus Pauling called this element a superhalogen, probably owing to
B. 55 its high electronegativity value.
C. 57 A. Fluorine
D. 87 B. Chlorine
E. 95 C. Bromine
D. Iodine
33. The most stable diatomic molecule is E. NOTA
A. Oxygen
B. Bromine 38. This principle states that, in a stable complex, there may be no high
C. Nitrogen concentration of negative or positive charge, and that charge will tend to
D. Fluorine distribute itself over the atoms within a complex in such a way that the
E. NOTA net charge on each atom approaches zero.
A. Law of Hess
34. The bond existing between mercury (II) fluoride is B. Aufbau Principle
A. H bond C. Electropositvity principle
B. Ionic D. Electronegativity principle
C. Covalent E. Electroneutrality principle
D. Metallic bond
E. NOTA 39. Oxidation of phosphorous with oxygen may yield
A. P4O6
35. The most metallic of all halogens is B. P4O10
A. Fluorine C. P2O4
B. Chlorine D. AOTA
C. Bromine E. NOTA
D. Iodine
E. NOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

40. An element that has an electronegativity of 0.9 on the Pauling scale 45. The reagent that will precipitate out Group I cations
and an element with a Pauling electronegativity of 3.0 has sufficient A. Dilute hydrochloric acid
difference to form B. Hydrogen sulphide
A. Ionic bonds C. Ammonium sulphide
B. Covalent bonds D. Ammonium carbonate
C. Coordinate covalent bonds E. Sodium biphosphate
D. H bonds
E. NOTA 46. Which among these acid halides has the highest acidity?
A. HI
41. Calcium Disodium Versenate may be used in the treatment for heavy B. HBr
metal poisoning, primarily that caused by C. HCl
A. Mercury D. HF
B. Arsenic E. NOTA
C. Gold
D. Lead 47. How many percent by weight of HCl does muriatic acid contain?
E. NOTA A. 96-98%
B. 97-99%
42. The only alkali metal that melts above the boiling point of water is C. 10-16%
A. Lithium D. 35-38%
B. Sodium E. 9.5-105%
C. Potassium
D. Rubidium 48. A type of water that contains iron in solution or suspension and are
E. Cesium characterized by a ferruginous taste
A. Alkaline water
43. Which alkali metal hydroxide has the highest alkalinity? B. Carbonated water
A. Lithium hydroxide C. Chalybeate water
B. Sodium hydroxide D. Lithia water
C. Potassium hydroxide E. Saline water
D. Rubidium hydroxide
E. Cesium hydroxide 49. The specific gravity of sulphuric acid is
A. 1.18
44. All oxides and hydroxides of the coinage metals are freely basic B. 1.84
except for C. 1.71
A. Cu2O D. 1.14
B. Ag2O E. NOTA
C. Au2O
D. NOTA
E. AOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

50. A type of water which is sometimes known as purgative water 55. The black precipitate produced in Marsh’s test is
A. Alkaline water A. Lead
B. Carbonated water B. Arsenic
C. Chalybeate water C. Silver
D. Lithia water D. Hydrogen sulfide
E. Saline water E. Cadmium

51. Graham’s salt is 56. The xanthoproteic test make use of this acid
A. Sodium sulfate A. Boric acid
B. Magnesium sulfate B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Calcium phosphate C. Nitric acid
D. Sodium metaphosphate D. Sulfuric acid
E. Ammonium bicarbonate E. Phosphoric acid

52. Parenteral preparations containing bacteriostatic water for injection 57. Softening both temporary and permanent hard water may be
may be administered through the following routes except: achieved through:
A. Intravenous A. Boiling
B. Subcutaneous B. Clark’s lime process
C. Intramuscular C. Demineralization
D. AOTA D. Addition of ammonia
E. NOTA E. NOTA

53. This element decreases the coefficient of expansion in glass. 58. The principal anion of the intracellular fluid compartment is
A. Potassium A. Chloride
B. Iron B. Phosphate
C. Titanium C. Sulfate
D. Boron D. Bicarbonate
E. Rare earth metals E. Carbonate

54. Element that predominates in the plasma and interstitial fluids 59. Ringer’s injection contains_____ mEqs of potassium
A. Sodium A. 147 mEq
B. Potassium B. 130 mEq
C. Magnesium C. 4 mEq
D. Calcium D. 2.7 mEq
E. Iron E. NOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

60. This is used both as a diuretic and in the treatment of chronic 65. Decoloration of fuchsin dye indicates the presence of
acidosis to restore bicarbonate reserve. A. Phosphates
A. Sodium bicarbonate B. Sulphates
B. Potassium bicarbonate C. Oxides
C. Sodium citrate D. Phosphites
D. Sodium lactate E. Sulphites
E. Ammonium chloride
66. Prussian blue is:
61. Iron compound which has the superior resistance to oxidation upon A. Fe4[Fe(CN6)]3
exposure to air B. The same as Turnbull’s blue
A. Ferrous fumarate C. Iron (III) hexacyanoferrate
B. Ferrous gluconate D. AOTA
C. Ferrous sulfate E. NOTA
D. Ferrous oxide
E. NOTA 67. Deficiency of this mineral result to parakeratosis
A. Zinc
62. Important component of the protein ceruloplasmin B. Iron
A. Iron C. Copper
B. Copper D. Magnesium
C. Magnesium E. Iodine
D. Zinc
E. NOTA 68. This metal has the capacity to displace hydrogen in solution
A. Platinum
63. Marsh test is a test for B. Mercury
A. Cadmium C. Tin
B. Copper D. Bismuth
C. Astatine E. Copper
D. Arsenic
E. Lead 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.
64. The positive result in Gutzeit’s test is the presence of A. Normal salts
A. White precipitate B. Hydrogen salts
B. Evolution of colorless gas C. Mixed salts
C. Black spot in filter paper D. Double salts
D. Effervescence in solution E. NOTA
E. Silver mirror in test tube walls
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

70. Temporary hardness of water is usually caused by the presence of: 75. This system of inorganic nomenclature cites the charge on a complex
A. Sodium bicarbonate ion rather than the oxidation state of the central unit.
B. Sodium carbonate A. Stock system
C. Calcium sulfate B. Ewens-Bassett System
D. Magnesium carbonate C. Classical System
E. Potassium sulfate D. Modern System
E. AOTA
71. The element found in human bodies that is an important constituent
of xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase. 76. Being a bridge element, the behaviour of this element and its
A. Iodine compound is often different that of the other members of the Group I
B. Zinc family.
C. Molybdenum A. Lithium
D. Selenium B. Sodium
E. Copper C. Ammonium
D. Rubidium
72. Defacqz reaction is used to test for: E. Cesium
A. Molybdenum
B. Tungsten 77. The most chemically active among the members in Group II A
C. Thallium A. Magnesium
D. Gallium B. Beryllium
E. Gold C. Calcium
D. Strontium
73. Turnbull’s blue is E. Barium
A. Fe3[Fe(CN)6]12
B. Iron (II) hexacyanoferrate 78. The second most abundant element on earth
C. The same as prussian blue A. Oxygen
D. AOTA B. Nitrogen
E. NOTA C. Aluminum
D. Silicon
74. A precipitate may result in an unknown solution upon the addition of E. Hydrogen
hydrogen sulphide if this action is present:
A. Ag+ 79. This is the product when a base like sodium carbonate is fused with
B. As5+ pure silica.
C. Fe2+ A. Smectite
D. Fe3+ B. Talc
E. Li+ C. Silanes
D. Glass
E. Pumice
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

80. One hundred volumes of hydrogen peroxide is equal to 85. Iron oxides are usually used as
A. 3% A. Astringents
B. 6% B. Topical protectives
C. 30% C. Laxatives
D. 70% D. Pigments
E. 100% E. Buffers

81. The most stable allotropic form of sulphur at room temperature 86. A green precipitate that results after a solution was neutralized with
A. α- sulfur ammonia solution and after the addition of ammonium sulphide indicates
B. β- sulfur the presence of:
C. Г-sulfur A. Al3+
D. NOTA B. Mn2+
E. AOTA C. Cr3+
D. Co2+
82. The best expectorant is E. Ni2+
A. KI syrup
B. NH4Cl solution 87. Potassium alum is an example of a
C. HI solution A. Normal salt
D. H2O vapor B. Hydrogen salt
E. NOTA C. Mixed salt
D. Double salt
83. Fatal bends in deep sea divers are caused by gaseous_____ in the E. NOTA
blood
A. Carbon monoxide 88. Aromatic Ammonia Spirit, USP must be stored in
B. Hydrogen A. PET bottles
C. Helium B. Rubber containers
D. Pure oxygen C. PVC containers
E. Nitrogen D. Amber bottles
E. Clear glass containers
84. Compounds which are capable of interfering with the passage of X
rays are used as 89. The only route of administration approved in administering Iron
A. Enema Dextran Injection
B. Chemotherapeutic agents A. Intravenous
C. Radiopaques B. Intramuscular
D. Radioisotopes C. Subcutaneous
E. NOTA D. Intra arterial
E. Intradermal
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

90. This metal will not react with acids to produce hydrogen 95. Used as bone replacement for temporary braces of long bones and to
A. Potassium close openings in the skull
B. Aluminum A. Plaster of Paris
C. Bismuth B. Zinc-eugenol cement
D. Strontium C. Silver
E. Lead D. Tantalum
E. Adamantium
91. The softest mineral known is:
A. Mg5(Si8O20)(OH)2.8H2O 96. The following elements belongs to Period III of the periodic table
B. Mg3(OH)2Si4O10 except for:
C. [Al4(OH)6][Si4O10)(OH2)] A. Boron
D. CaAl2Si4O12.6H2O B. Magnesium
E. NOTA C. Sulfur
D. Silicon
92. A white precipitate after the addition of excess ammonium carbonate E. NOTA
indicates the presence of
A. Group I cations 97. Treatment with gold has been used in the following conditions except:
B. Group II cations A. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Group III cations B. Disseminated lupus
D. Group IV cations C. Nondisseminated lupus erythematosus
E. Group V cations D. AOTA
E. NOTA
93. A basic or “sub” salt is prepared by
A. Partial hydrolysis of a normal salt 98. The oxidation state of sulphur that gives rise to sulphuric cid
B. Partial neutralization of a hydroxide A. -1
C. Partial reaction with a base B. -2
D. A and B C. +2
E. B and C D. -3
E. +6
94. An example of an efflorescent substance is
A. Epsom salt 99. Metallic mercury is soluble in the following acids except
B. Glauber’s salt A. Hot H2SO4
C. Blue vitriol B. HI
D. AOTA C. HCl
E. NOTA D. Cold HNO3
E. NOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

100. A solution prepared from the complex compound produced when 105. Aluminum silicates that contain impurities of calcium, magnesium,
mercuric iodide reacts with potassium iodide is known as: iron oxides, fragments of quartz etc. is known as ________
A. Benedict’s reagent
B. Valser’s reagent A. Bentonite
C. Bordeaux mixture B. Montmorillonite
D. Nessler’s reagent C. Kaolin
E. Fehling’s reagent D. Attapulgite
E. Clay
101. Native colloidal, hydrated silicate is also known as:
A. Kaolin 106. The metal of Masynoeci is also more commonly known as
B. Talc A. Wood’s alloy
C. Bentonite B. Devarda’s alloy
D. Silane C. Brass
E. Siliceous earth D. Bronze
E. NOTA
102. Burrow’s solution contains
A. Aluminum acetate 107. This aluminum magnesium silicate, also known as floridin, is a low
B. Lead subacteate plasticity, clay-like material which, when heated, exhibits an increase in
C. Magnesium hydroxide its adsorptive properties.
D. AOTA A. Kaolin
E. NOTA B. Bentonite
C. Talc
103. Purple of Cassius consists of D. Fuller’s earth
A. Metallic gold E. Pumice
B. Colloidal gold
C. Tin chloride 108. The purest native form of uncombined carbon is
D. Metallic tin A. Coal
E. NOTA B. Charcoal
C. Diamond
104. A cofactor for phosphate transferring enzymes and also a D. Graphite
constituent of bones and teeth E. AOTA
A. Magnesium
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Copper
E. Zinc
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

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 114. Rinman’s green is
oil? A. Zinc acetate
A. Peroxides B. Cobalt zincate
B. Ozonides C. Copper acetoarsenate
C. Oxidized oils D. Potassium ferrocyanide
D. Dehydrogenated oils E. NOTA
E. NOTA
115. In testing for the presence of reducing sugars in a diabetic urine,
110. The following are the known uses of sodium hypochlorite solution 0.1% concentration of such sugars will produce ______ with the Fehling’s
except: solution.
A. Disinfectant A. Brick red precipitate
B. Antiseptic B. White precipitate
C. Oxidizing agent C. Colorless solution
D. Bleaching agent D. Bluish-green solution
E. AOTA E. NOTA

111. Corrosive sublimate is: 116. Solution 2 of the Fehling’s reagent contains the:
A. Ammoniated mercury A. Cupric sulfate
B. Mercury bichloride B. Reducing agent
C. Mercurous chloride C. Sequestering agent
D. Potassium hydroxide D. AOTA
E. NOTA E. NOTA

112. The only Group V cation that will yield a precipitate with sodium 117. Which of the following metals are placed higher than hydrogen in
biphosphate the electromotive series of metals?
A. Li+ A. Barium
B. Na+ B. Strontium
C. K+ C. Nickel
D. NH4+ D. AOTA
E. Mg2+ E. NOTA
113. Water (as molecules) associated with cations and/or anions of salt
in solution or in crystals. 118. The oxidation state of oxygen in the peroxide ion is
A. Coordinated water A. 0
B. Zeolytic water B. -1
C. Lattice water C. -2
D. AOTA D. +2
E. NOTA E. NOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

124. Which is false from these statements?

119. What is the color of the precipitate produced when mercuric salts A. Metallic properties of elements generally decrease in a given
are treated with sodium hydroxide TS? period as atomic number increases
A. Yellow B. Ionization energy increases as the atomic number increases
B. Scarlet C. Electronegativity of the elements increases from left to right
C. White across any period and from bottom to top in any group (except
D. Black VIIIA)
E. No precipitate D. NOTA
E. AOTA
120. Complexes of iodine with carrier organic molecules serving as
solubilizing agent to liberate iodine in solution. 125. A useful diagnostic agent in determining renal function is:
A. Iodates A. Iodinated I 125 Serum Albumin
B. Starch-iodoform B. Sodium Iodohippurate I 131
C. Iodophor C. Sodium Rose Bengal I 131
D. Ferric chloride Fe 59
121. A procedure that employs gamma emitting isotopes and focused E. NOTA
radiation directly on the area under treatment
A. Teletherapy 126. The quantitative Benedict’s solution contains all of the following
B. Implantation therapy except:
C. Contact therapy A. Cupric sulfate
D. AOTA B. Sodium citrate
E. NOTA C. Potassium thiocyanate
D. Potassium ferrocyanide
122. Why is it important to give a patient Lugol’s solution at least 24 E. Sodium carbonate
hours before the administration of radioactive iodine?
A. To saturate the thyroid gland with iodine 127. In the Griess-Ilosvay test, diazotization of sulphanilic acid is affected
B. To prevent iodine depletion by _____ acid, followed by coupling with 1-naphthylamine reagent to
C. To prevent the uptake of radioactivity form the red azo dye.
D. A and B A. Sulphuric acid
E. A and C B. Hypochlorous acid
C. Nitrous acid
123. Vogel reaction is used to test for: D. Nitric acid
A. Nickel ions E. Glacial acetic acid
B. Ferrous ions
C. Cobaltous ions
D. Ammonium ions
E. NOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

128. Which reagent may be used to differentiate mercurous salts from 133. An entity providing a pair of electrons in a coordinate covalent bond
mercuric salts? is termed as
A. Sodium hydroxide TS A. Acceptor species
B. Copper foil B. Electron provider
C. Hydrogen sulfide C. Donor species
D. AOTA D. Acid
E. NOTA E. Base

129. Which of the following commercial preparations contain potassium 134. This group of element hydroxides in aqueous solutions has the
iodide and is indicated for goiter prophylaxis in iodine deficiency? greatest alkalinity in nature with alkalinity increasing as the ionic radius
A. Eltroxin ® increases.
B. Iodine ® A. Group IA
C. Jodid ® B. Group IB
D. Neo mercazole ® C. Group IIA
E. Thyrax ® D. Group IIB
E. Group IIIA
130. These metals react vigorously with water to form hydrogen gas and
metallic hydroxides 135. All Group IA elements have increasing oxidation potentials except:
A. Alkali metals A. Cesium
B. Alkaline earth metals B. Rubidium
C. Coinage metals C. Potassium
D. Rare earth metals D. Sodium
E. AOTA E. Lithium

131. All of the members of the family of these metals form complex 136. The following are the advantages of using Benedict’s solution over
cations with ammonia Fehling’s solution except:
A. Alkali metals A. Benedict’s solution is less alkaline than Fehling’s solution
B. Alkaline earth metals B. The citrate solution in Benedict’s reagent is a better sequestering
C. Coinage metals agent
D. Rare earth metals C. Benedict’s solution is more stable than Fehling’s solution
E. AOTA D. NOTA
132. All the other nitrates are soluble in the water except for ______ E. AOTA
which is only sparingly soluble in water. 137. Thenard’s blue is chemically known as:
A. Mercuric nitrite A. Aluminum carbonate
B. Sodium nitrite B. Sodium cobaltnitarate
C. Ammonium nitrite C. Cupric sulfate
D. Silver nitrite D. Cobalt meta-aluminate
E. Mercurous nitrite E. NOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

138. This is also known as White Precipitate

A. Zinc sulfide 143. What is the relationship between the oxidation number and acidity of
B. Ammoniated mercury the oxyacids of a given element in the case of the elements in Group VI?
C. Calomel A. Directly proportional
D. Zinc oxide B. Inversely proportional
E. Ammonium carbonate C. Acidity and oxidation number has no relation at all
D. NOTA
139. All alkaline earth metals reduce water with the liberation of hydrogen E. AOTA
and the formation of an alkaline solution except:
A. Be 144. The strongest acid among the members of the halogen family is
B. Ca A. HF
C. Sr B. HCl
D. Ba C. HBr
E. Ra D. HI
E. HNO3
140. This group of elements have an additional ten electrons, giving it a
“pseudo- inert gas” or an 18- electron structure. 145. An oxyacid of the halogen with the formula HOXO is appropriately
A. Group IA named as
B. Group IIA A. Hypohalous acid
C. Group IB B. Halous acid
D. Group IIB C. Halic acid
E. NOTA D. Perhalic acid
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. 146. This group of elements are the most stable to any kind of chemical
A. Group IA reaction.
B. Group IIA A. Group IA
C. Group IIIA B. Group IB
D. Group IVA C. Group VIIA
E. Group IVB D. Group VIIIA
E. NOTA
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
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

147. If oxidizing impurities are rigidly excluded, all alkali metals in this 151. Nitric acid, NF 30 is an aqueous solution containing:
group will dissolve in ammonia to form a blue solution, which, if A. Not less than 36.5% and not more than 38% by weight of HNO3
evaporated, will recover the uncharged metal eventually. B. Not less than 69% and not more than 71% by weight of HNO3
A. Group IA C. Not less than 85% and not more than 88% by weight of HNO3
B. Group IIA D. Not less than 94% and not more than 98% by weight of HNO3
C. Group IB E. Not less than 27% and not more than 30% by weight of HNO3
D. Group IIB
E. Group IIIA 152. This mixture is used for its ability to absorb CO2 from expired air in
metabolic function test.
148. According to this principle, hard acids are electron acceptors with A. Slaked Lime D. AOTA
high positive charges and relatively small sizes while soft acids have low B. Soda Lime E. NOTA
positive charges and relatively large sizes. C. Lime Water
A. Lewis Acid and Base Principle
B. Bronsted-Lowry Principle 153. Each element in this group has a core with an outer shell of 18
C. Arrhenius Principle electrons, together with a single valence electron in the outermost shell.
D. Pearson’s HSAB Principle A. Group 1A D. Group IIB
E. NOTA B. Group IB E. Group IIIA
C. Group IIA
149. Heating boric acid to temperature s over 160°C will produce 154. Sal soda or washing soda has the formula
A. Metaboric acid A. NaHCO3
B. Pyroboric acid B. B. Na2CO3
C. Boron trioxide C. C. Na2CO3. H2O
D. Tetraboric acid D. Na2CO3. 7 H2O
E. Sodium perborate E. Na2CO3. 10 H2O

150. This group of elements are the first elements large enough to permit 155. This buffer system is useful at alkaline pH and can be used in
the addition of electrons to the d orbital, beginning with the third principal ophthalmic solutions, contact lens solution and as solvent for soluble
quantum number. fluorescein.
A. Group IB A. Sorensen phosphate buffer
B. Group IIB B. Atkins and Pantin buffer
C. Group IIIB C. Feldman’s buffer
D. Group IVB D. Gifford’s buffer
E. Group VB E. NOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

156. When combined with oxygen or in the form of their oxygen salts, the 162. Faulty calcium metabolism defined as a reduced volume of bone
halogens have ___ valence/s. tissue per unit volume of anatomical bone and commonly affects
A. one D. A and B postmenopausal women is known as:
B. negative E. B and C A. Osteoporosis D. Hypocalcemia
C. greater than one B. Rickets E. NOTA
C. Paget’s disease
157. Addition of Barium chloride solution to solutions containing nitrites
will produce 163. Organic mercurial salts were previously used as diuretics and are all
A. Evolution of gas D. Transient pale blue solution administered parenterally except:
B. Brown precipitate E. No precipitate A. Meralluride D. Chlormerodrin
C. White crystalline precipitate B. Sodium mercaptomerin E. NOTA
C. Calomel
158. An antioxidant usually found in solutions of drugs with phenol or
catechol nucleus ex. Epinephrine HCl to prevent oxidation of these 164. This element can replace calcium in bone formation and has been
compounds to quinines and similar substances. used to hasten bone remineralization in diseases such as osteoporosis.
A. Sulfur dioxide D. Nitrogen A. Strontium D. Magnesium
B. Sodium hyposulfite E. Sodium nitrite B. Barium E. Tantalum
C. Sodium metabisulfite C. Beryllium

159. This is used to provide an inert atmosphere to retard oxidation in 165. Betadine® antiseptic topical solution contains ____ % of iodine.
cod liver oil, olive oil, and multiple vitamin preparations. A. 0.5-1% D.10%
A. Helium D. Carbon dioxide B. 5% E. NOTA
B. Nitrogen E. NOTA C. 7.5%
C. Hydrogen
166. This compound has been used in the treatment of Trichomonas
160. Temporary hard water is caused by the presence in solution of vaginalis and Monilia albicans. However, extended use of this product
calcium or magnesium ____. may result to argyria and nephritis.
A. sulfates D. chlorides A. Silver nitrate D. Silver lactate
B. hydroxides E. NOTA B. Silver nitrite E. Silver protein
C. bicarbonate C. Silver trinitrophenolate

161. Members of the “heavy platinum metals” include 167. This sodium salt does not produce systemic alkalosis readily and is
A. Ruthenium D. Palladium antiketogenic. As such, it is thought to be more suitable as an electrolyte
B. Iridium E. NOTA replenisher.
C. Rhodium A. Sodium bicarbonate D. Sodium tatrate
B. Sodium lactate E. Sodium citrate
C. Sodium gluconate
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

168. In the reaction: KMNO4 + 5 HNO2 + 3 H2SO4 3 MnSO4 + 5 174. Flash-light powders are mixtures of potassium chlorate or barium
HNO3 + K2SO4, the reducing agent is: peroxide and the powdered form of this element
A. KMnO4 D. H2O A. Calcium D. Sulfur
B.HNO2 E. NOTA B. Aluminum E. Phosphorus
C. H2SO4 C. Magnesium
169. Addition of ferric salts to solutions of thiocyanates causes the
formation of a blood-red colored solution, which has been variously 175. NaF may be stored
ascribed to the formation of: A. in dark, glass bottles D. AOTA
A. Fe (SCN) 3 D.AOTA B. for one year E.NOTA
B. Fe (SCN) 6 E. NOTA C. in cool temperatures
C. Fe (SCN) ++
176. The explosive form of antimony is the
170. KNaC4H4O6. 4 H2O is also known by the following names except: A. Metallic form D. Yellow antimony
A. Potassium Sodium tartrate D. Rochelle salt B. Amorphous form E. Black antimony
B. Sal seignette E. NOTA C. Crystalline form
C. Seidlitz powder
177. Salt of wormwood is
171. Fresh silver stains on skin may be best removed by painting the A. KHCO3 . 4 H2O D. K2HPO4
affected area with B. K2CO3 . ½ H2O E. NOTA
A. Tincture of iodine C. CH3COOK
B. Sodium thiosulfate
C. Sodium picrate 178. In the compound sodium manganite, NaMnO3, manganese exhibits
D. Potassium cyanide a valence of
E. NOTA A. 2 D. 6
B. 3 E. 7
172. Citric acid is added to Milk of Magnesia to C. 4
A. prevent oxidation D. A and B
B. enhance palatability E. B and C 179. The following elements exhibit amphoteric property except
C. minimize alkalinity A. Aluminum D. Lead
B. Tin E. NOTA
173. This substance gives calamine its pink color. C. Zinc
A. Zinc oxide D. Ferric oxide
B. Ferrous oxide E. NOTA 180. Fool’s gold is
C. Zinc carbonate A. Gold sodium thiomalate D. Ferrous carbonate with shale
B. Auric selenate E. NOTA
C. Iron pyrite
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

181. In a weakly acidic medium, the reaction between this metal and 187. This aluminum magnesium silicate, also known as Floridin, is a low
stannous chloride will produce a purple precipitate commonly known as plasticity clay-like material with high water content. It finds its use in the
Purple of Cassius decolorization of oils.
A. Tin D. Gold A. Kaolin D. Pumice
B. Silver E. Lead B. Bentonite E. NOTA
C. Mercury C. Fuller’s Earth

182. The most desirable form of talc for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals 188. This compound is said to be the recommended calcium salt as
A. amorphous D. steatite electrolyte replenisher because it provides an optimum ratio of 1:1
B. foliated E. granular calcium to phosphorus.
C. fibrous A. Calcium lactate D. Tribasic calcium phosphate
B. Calcium carbonate E. NOTA
183. Quilonium-R® is also C. Dibasic calcium phosphate
A. Lithium bromide D. Lithium bicarbonate
B. Lithium chloride E. Lithium hydroxide 189. Vleminckx’s solution, a mixture prepared by boiling lime and sublime
C. Lithium carbonate sulfur, is used as
A. cathartic D. emetic
184. The iron salt in this commercial preparation has the advantage of B. scabicide E. irritant
being the least irritating to the GI tract. C. antifungal
A. Feosol® D. Cherifer® capsule
B. Hemobion® E. NOTA 190. Fowler’s solution
C. Revicon Max® A. Dilute sodium hypochlorite D. Bromine, tenth-
normal solution
185. A native form of calcium carbonate that has been freed from most of B. Copper Acetoarsenate solution E. NOTA
its impurities through elutriation. C. Potassium arsenite solution
A. Drop chalk D. Lime
B. Precipitated chalk E. NOTA 191. Nordhausen acid also refers to
C. Muriate of Lime A. Diluted hypochloric acid D. Fuming sulfuric acid
B. Phosphoric acid E. Muriatic acid
C. Concentrated nitric acid
186. A property of some substances to lose water molecules from a
crystalline structure. 192. Precipitation of copper salts can be prevented by sequestering
A. Dehydration D. Efflorescence agents found in
B. Hygroscopic property E. NOTA A. Fehling’s reagent D. AOTA
C. Deliquescence B. Benedict’s reagent E. NOTA
C. Haine’s reagent
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

193. Reduced iron is an odorless, grayish black and very fine powder, 200. 750 mg of Kalium Durules contain an equivalent of ____ mEq of
which should pass through sieve potassium chloride
A. No. 20 D. No. 80 A. 2.9 D. 9.8
B. No. 40 E. No. 100 B. 3.8 E. 12.2
C. No. 60 C. 6.5

194. The least abundant of all inert gases 201. This cation does not react with HCl but forms precipitates with H2S
A. Krypton D. Argon in dilute mineral acid medium.
B. Xenon E. Neon A. Arsenic (III) D. Pb
C. Radon B. Fe (II) E. Li
C. Ca
195. What is the difference between Iodine Tincture and Iodine solution?
A. the concentration of iodine present D. AOTA
B. the comparative antiseptic efficiency E. NOTA 202. Which among these hydroxides are the most soluble?
C. the solvent medium used A. Strontium chloride D. Magnesium hydroxide
B. Barium hydroxide E. NOTA
196. Acalka® is also C. Calcium hydroxide
A. Sodium chloride D. Magnesium sulfate
B. Calcium carbonate E. Zinc oxide 203. The group reagent for Group I cation
C. Potassium citrate A. Dilute HCl
B. H2S in dilute mineral acid medium
197. The impurity, which is found more frequently in talc, is C. Ammonium sulfide in neutral or Ammoniacal solution
A. Zinc oxide D. Magnesium oxide D. Ammonium carbonate in ammonium chloride in neutral or
B. Calcium oxide E. Ferrous oxide slightly acidic media
C. Silica E. NOTA

198. Nessler’s reagent, an alkaline solution of Potassium 204. A strong, caustic substance also known as burnt lime
tetraiodomercurate (II), is used to detect A. Calcium carbonate D. Calcium chloride
A. Arsenic D. Aluminum B. Calcium hydroxide E. Calcium sulfite
B. Ammonia E. Mercury C. Calcium oxide
C. Zinc
205. The compound commonly known as Plaster of Paris
199. The only single acid to dissolve gold A. Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate D. Aluminum chloride
A. Nitric acid D. A and B B. Dried Calcium sulfate E. Chlorinated Lime
B. Hydrochloric acid E. B and C C. Sodium phosphate
C. Selenic acid
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

206. Butter of Zinc 213. Fenton’s test is a test for

A. Zinc carbonate D. Zinc lactate A. chromates D. chlorides
B. Zinc chloride E. NOTA B. tartrates E. iodides
C. Zinc oxide C. sulfates

207. Tromdorff’s starch is used for detecting 214. The only silver halide, which shows appreciable solubility in water
A. nitrites D. A and B A. Silver chloride D. Silver fluoride
B. free chlorides E. B and C B. Silver bromide E. NOTA
C. iodides C. Silver iodide

208. What acid can be used to purify talc? 215. Helium is usually supplied in cylinders, which are colored ____
A. Hydrochloric acid D. AOTA A. green D. grey
B. Sulfuric acid E. NOTA B.black E.blue
C. Nitric acid C. brown

209. Philosopher’s wool is also 216. Nitrous oxide is usually supplied in cylinders, which are colored
A. Mercuric chloride D. Magnesium carbonate ____
B. Lithium carbonate E. Sodium phosphate A. green D. grey
C. Zinc oxide B.black E.blue
C. brown
210. Which among the halogen is the most polarizable?
A. Iodine D. Fluorine 217. This gas is lighter than air and causes the pitch of sounds uttered by
B. Bromine E. NOTA the vocal cords to be increased, producing unintelligible speech with a
C. Chlorine “Donald Duck” sound
A. Oxygen D. Nitrogen
211. Which reagent is more sensitive in the detection of sodium ions? B. Carbon dioxide E. Nitrous oxide
A. Uranyl magnesium acetate solution D. Tartaric acid C. Helium
B. Uranyl zinc acetate solution E. NOTA
C. Chloroplatinic acid

212. Which reagent can be used to precipitate potassium salt but not
sodium?
A. Sodium hexanitrocobaltate (III) D. AOTA
B. Tartaric acid solution E. NOTA
C. Chloroplatinic acid
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

218. Which of the following statements is false regarding activated 223. Pale yellow precipitate obtained after the reaction with silver nitrate
charcoal? solution
A. Activated charcoal is administered in a charcoal to poison ratio of A. Silver chloride D. Silver fluoride
5:1 to 10:1 B. Silver iodide E. NOTA
B. Higher doses of activated charcoal are necessary if the patient C. Silver bromide
ate before the poisoning occurred
C. Charcoal tablets may substitute the powdered form as it is as 224. The only sodium halide, which has the least solubility in water
effective A. Silver chloride D. Silver fluoride
D. Repeated administration of activated charcoal after an adequate B. Silver bromide E. NOTA
initial dose of the antidote appears to exert no additional inhibition of C. Silver iodide
absorption of the poison
E. NOTA 225. Howe’s solution is a solution of
A. Sodium hypochlorite D. Ammonium chloride
219. An effective precipitant for both topical and gastric exposure to B. Cupric sulfate E. NOTA
phosphorus is C. Ammoniacal silver nitrate
A. Cupric sulfate D. Calcium gluconate
B. Sodium phosphate E. NOTA 226. Silver chloride is insoluble in
C. Magnesium sulfate A. Dilute acids D. AOTA
B. Ammonium hydroxide E. NOTA
220. Dry ice is the frozen form of C. Sodium thiosulfate
A. Hydrogen D. Carbon dioxide
B. Oxygen E. NOTA 227. This compound has been used in the treatment of Trichomonas
C. Nitrogen vaginalis and Monilia albicans infections in concentration from 1-2%
A. Mild silver protein D. Colloidal silver iodide
221. Preston’s salt is B. Strong silver protein E. Silver picrate
A. Magnesium sulfate D. Cobaltous chloride C. Colloidal silver chloride
B. Calcium chloride E. Calcium carbonate
C. Ammonium carbonate 228. Glauber’s salt
A. Sodium hydroxide D. Sodium sulfate
222. This precipitation can hasten absorption in the stomach, increase B. Magnesium sulfate E. NOTA
acid gastric juice secretion and act as carminative. It is prepared by C. Ammonium carbonate
charging carbon dioxide in water at a pressure of 3-4 atmospheres.
A. Lime water D. Dilute hydrochloric acid 229. Yellow precipitate is used
B. Soda water E. NOTA A. Ophthalmic antiseptic D. Expectorant
C. Dakin’s solution B. Emetic E. NOTA
C. Scabicide
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

230. White precipitate is used as 237. An essential trace element which seemed to improve or normalize
A. Local anti- infective D. AOTA impaired glucose tolerance of some diabetics, elderly and malnourished
B. Dusting powder E. NOTA children.
C. Topical anti-parasitic A. Zinc D. Chromium
B. Manganese E. Copper
231. Phosphorus allotrope occurring as a microcrystalline, non-poisonous C. Iron
powder, which is insoluble in all solvents
A. White phosphorus D. Violet phosphorus 238. Iron Dextran must be administered via this route only
B. Red phosphorus E. Black phosphorus A. subcutaneous D. oral
C. Scarlet phosphorus B. intravenous E. topical
C. intramuscular
232. Fine, yellow, crystalline form of sulfur with a faint odor and taste
A. Amorphous sulfur D. Plastic sulfur 239. Iron interferes with the absorption of tetracycline through the
B. Precipitated sulfur E. NOTA mechanism of
C. Sublimed sulfur A. Oxidation D. Chelation
B. Reduction E. NOTA
233. Also known as Iac sulfur C. Neutralization
A. Amorphous sulfur D. Plastic sulfur
B. Precipitated sulfur E. NOTA 240. Parakeratosi is associated with a deficiency of
C. Sublime sulfur A. Calcium D. Iodine
B. Iron E. NOTA
234. Also known as Flowers of Sulfur C. Zinc
A. Amorphous sulfur D. Plastic sulfur
B. Precipitated sulfur E. NOTA 241. This trace element has been implicated in cellular respiration and as
C. Sublime sulfur an antioxidant in conjunction with Vitamin E
A. Manganese D. Sulfur
235. Solder is an alloy of B. Selenium E. Iron
A. Antimony D. Copper C. Molybdenum
B. Lead E. Zinc
C. Bismuth 242. How many mEq /L of sodium do the human plasma contains?
A. 4 D. 154
236. Which of the following statements in Dalton’s Atomic Theory are B. 5 E. 142
valid in the light of researches that are more recent in atomic structure? C. 3
A. All elements consist of minute discrete particles called atom
B. Atoms of a given element are alike and have the same mass. 243. How many mEq /L of potassium do the human plasma contains?
C. Atoms cannot be subdivided nor those of one element changed into A. 4 D. 154
another B. 5 E. 142
D. Atoms cannot be created nor destroyed C. 3
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

244. The best food source of Copper 250. This trace element is poorly absorbed and needs to be aided by
A. meat D. AOTA Vitamin D
B. egg yolk E. NOTA A. Sodium D. Iron
C. whole grains B. Potassium E. Magnesium
C. Calcium
245. This trace element best found in legumes and whole grains,
competes with calcium for transport 251. Deficiency of this inorganic ion results to osteomalacia and renal
A. Magnesium D. Zinc rickets
B. Iron E. Copper A. Calcium D. Chloride
C. Iodine B. Phosphorus E. NOTA
C. Sodium
246. A deficiency of this trace element results to hypochromic anemia
and excessive hepatic storage in Wilson’s disease 252. This is added to whole blood to complex blood calcium and prevent
A. Magnesium D. Zinc clot formation in a collected blood
B. Iron E. Copper A. EDTA D. Warfarin
C. Iodine B. Citrate E. NOTA
C. Heparin
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 253. Hypocalcemia can be caused by
peroxidation A. hypoparathyroidism D. NOTA
A. Cobalt D. Selenium B. Vitamin D deficiency E. AOTA
B. Manganese E. Chromium C. Steatorrhea
C. Molybdenum
254. The fourth most abundant cation in the human body is
248. This trace element is a constituent of Vitamin B12 A. Magnesium D. Manganese
A. Cobalt D. Selenium B. Iron E. Cobalt
B. Manganese E. Chromium C. Calcium
C. Molybdenum
255. This cation exerts a powerful general anesthetic action similar to
that produced by chloroform when injected intramuscularly or
249. A deficiency of this inorganic ion results to cystinuria and cysteine intravenously
renal calculi A. Magnesium D. Manganese
A. Cobalt D. Magnesium B. Iron E. Cobalt
B. Sulfur E. Fluoride C. Calcium
C. Selenium
256. How many mEq /L of chlorine do Ringer’s Injection contains?
A. 147 C. 4.5 D. 155.5
B. 4 E. NOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

263. This cation belong to the sub group IIA in the classification of
257. This compound is used in the treatment of chronic acidosis to cations except
restore bicarbonate reserve and also exerts a diuretic effect A. Mercury (II) D. Copper
A. Sodium bicarbonate D. Sodium biphosphate B. Tin (II) E. Cadmium
B. Potassium bicarbonate E. NOTA C .Bismuth
C. Sodium citrate
264. Salts containing the cation chromium (III) will form a precipitate with
258. Salmiac refers to A. Dilute HCl
A. Sodium lactate D. Sodium acetate B. B. H2S in dilute mineral acid medium
B. Potassium citrate E. NOTA C. Ammonium sulfide in neutral or Ammoniacal solution
C. Ammonium chloride D. Ammonium carbonate in ammonium chloride in neutral or slightly
acidic media
259. The zone in the non-luminous Bunsen flame used for testing volatile E. NOTA
substances on whether they impact any color to the flame
A. upper reducing zone D. lower temperature zone 265. Which zone in the Bunsen flame should you heat the thin platinum
B. upper oxidizing zone E. NOTA wire after cleaning it by dipping into concentrated HCl?
C. hottest portion of the flame A. upper reducing zone D. lower temperature zone
B. upper oxidizing zone E. NOTA
260. The fusion zone in the non-luminous Bunsen flame is also the C. hottest portion of the flame
A. upper reducing zone D. lower temperature zone
B. upper oxidizing zone E. NOTA 266. Which zone in the Bunsen flame should one introduce the
C. hottest portion of the flame substance being investigated to observe the color that imparts to the
flame?
261. A large excess of oxygen is present in this zone of the non-luminous A. upper reducing zone D. lower oxidizing zone
Bunsen flame B. upper oxidizing zone E. NOTA
A. upper reducing zone D. lower temperature zone C. hottest portion of the flame
B. upper oxidizing zone E. NOTA
C. hottest portion of the flame 267. Group reagent of Group IV cations
A. Dilute HCl
262. Salts containing the cation calcium will form a precipitate with B. H2S in dilute mineral acid medium
A. Dilute HCl C. Ammonium sulfide in neutral or Ammoniacal solution
B. H2S in dilute mineral acid medium D. Ammonium carbonate in ammonium chloride in neutral or slightly
C. Ammonium sulfide in neutral or Ammoniacal solution acidic media
D. Ammonium carbonate in ammonium chloride in neutral or slightly E. NOTA
acidic media
E. NOTA
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

268. Strontium imparts this color to the flame when viewed through cobalt 275. Caution is highly exercised in handling potassium chlorate as great
glass explosions may occur when it is triturated with
A. Crimson D. Light green A. Tannic acid D. charcoal
B. Purple E. Nil B. Sulfides E. AOTA
C. Yellowish green C. Reduced iron

269. Which of these subatomic particles have the smallest mass? 276. This toxic potassium salt, which is excreted slowly by the kidney,
A. electron D. AOTA may cause lysis of red blood cells, which in turn, irritates the kidney and
B. proton E. NOTA produces a marked interstitial nephritis. It can also cause some
C. neutron conversion of hemoglobin to met hemoglobin
A. Potassium carbonate D. Potassium hydroxide
270. Chemical activity, in general, increase for the elements listed in the B. Potassium chlorate E. NOTA
Periodic Table in descending order except for the _______ elements C. Potassium chloride
A. Group IA D. Group IIB
B. Group IB E. Noble gases 277. If cuprous oxide is colored red, cupric oxide is colored
C. Group IIA A. blue D. green
B. colorless E. NOTA
271. Borax (Na2B4O7 .10 H2O) is also known as C. black
A. Sodium borate D. Sodium pyroborate
B. Sodium tetraborate E. AOTA 278. Which of the following elements occur highest in the electromotive
C. Sodium biborate series of metals?
A. Aluminum D. Bismuth
272. The following are bulk-increasing laxative except B. Calcium E. Hydrogen
A. Castor oil D. Liquid petrolatum C. Iron
B. Cellulose E. NOTA
C. Saline cathartics 279. Which of the following elements occur lowest in the electromotive
C. Iron series of metals?
A. Copper
273. The following are irritant laxative except B. Strontium
A. sulfur D. vegetable acids C. Iron
B. Anthraquinones Cathartics E. NOTA D.Tin
C. Mercurial purgatives E.Lead

274. Other names of Potassium carbonate are the following except for
one
A. potash D. Salt of Wormwood
B. Pearl ash E. NOTA
C. Cream of Tartar
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

280. Which of the following metals will react with acids to produce 287. Copper is associated to promote better assimilation of
hydrogen? A. Iron D. Magnesium
A. Zinc B. Calcium E. NOTA
B. Copper C. Zinc
C. Silver
D. Mercury 288. First prepared by Egyptians by subliming the ashes resulting from
E. Nota the slow burning of camel’s dung
A. Ammonium hydroxide D. Ammonium bromide
281. Potassium alum is an example of a B. Ammonium chloride E. NOTA
A. normal salt D. double salt C. Ammonium carbonate
B. Hydrogen salt E. hydroxy salt
C. mixed salt 289. Argol is composed of
A. Potassium bitartrate
282. KCaPO4 is an example of a B. Calcium tartrate
A. normal salt D. double salt
C. Cream of Tartar
B. Hydrogen salt E. hydroxy salt
D. AOTA
C. mixed salt
E. NOTA
283. An acetate salt, which is only sparingly soluble in water
290. Eau Forte
A. Calcium acetate D. Sodium acetate
A. water D. nitric acid
B. Mercurous acetate E. Potassium acetate
B. alcohol E. hydrochloric acid
C. Lead acetate
C. sulfuric acid
284. White precipitate
291. The following acids have oxidizing properties except
A. ZnO D. HgNH2Cl
A. Sulfuric acid D. AOTA
B. HgCl2 E. NOTA
B. Phosphoric acid E. NOTA
C. ZnSO4
C. Nitric acid
285. Yellow mercuric oxide turns red in the presence of
292. Which of the following anions will have a positive result to Fenton’s
A. air D. A and B
test?
B. heat E. B and C
A. tartrates D. succinates
C. light
B. citrates E. AOTA
C. malates
286. Corrosive sublimate
A. 4 Bi (OH)2HNO2. BiO (OH) D. magnesium
B. HgCl2 E. NOTA
C. Zinc
INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

293. The color of the precipitate produced when Barium chloride solution 300. The purest native form of uncombined carbon
reacts with solutions of chromates A. charcoal D. coal
A. white D. brownish red B. graphite E. NOTA
B. black E. no precipitate C. diamond
C.pale yellow

294. Borate salts may be derived from

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
A. excess reagent D. ammonia
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. dissolved the unreacted magnesium sulfate D. AOTA
B. dissolve the unreacted sodium hydroxide E.NOTA
C. removes the byproduct sodium sulfate

297. Chile saltpeter is

A. KNO3 D. NaNO3
B. KNO2 E. NOTA
C. NaNO3

298. Niter is
A. KNO3 D. NaNO3
B. KNO2 E. NOTA
C. NaNO3

299. Which of the following cations is expected to react with hydrochloric

acid?
A.Magnesium D. Ammonium
B. Sodium E. NOTA
C. Potassium