Alkali Metals

• What is another name for hydrogen?


  Inflammable Air
• What is the lightest element?

  Hydrogen
• What are the characteristics of hydrogen?


  It is light, colorless, odorless, and highly flammable.
• What is the most abundant hydrogen isotope?

  Protium
• What is deuterium commonly referred to as?


  Heavy hydrogen
• What is tritium used for?


  Research and nuclear weapons
• How is hydrogen utilized in pharmaceuticals?


  It is used in various industrial processes but not typically in direct pharmaceutical applications.
• What is another name for lithium?


  Earth
• What is the lightest metal?

  Lithium
• What is the pharmacological action of lithium?


  It acts as a depressant and diuretic.
• How does lithium affect neural activity?


  It calms neural activity.
• What are the non-pharmacological uses of lithium?


  • Heat exchanger in air conditioning systems
• What is lithium bromide used for?


  As a depressant.
• What is the brand name for lithium carbonate?

  Lithase®
• What condition is lithium carbonate primarily used to treat?


  Mania in bipolar disorder.
• How does lithium carbonate stabilize mood?


  By affecting sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells.
• What is another name for sodium?

  Natrium
• What is the main component of extracellular fluid?

  Sodium
• What is the pharmacological action of sodium?

  It promotes fluid retention.
• What is sodium acetate used for?

  As a diuretic and urinary/systemic alkalizer.
• What is sodium bicarbonate commonly known as?


  Baking Soda
• What are the uses of sodium bicarbonate?


  It is a systemic antacid and carbonating agent.
• What is a side effect of sodium bicarbonate overuse?


  Systemic alkalosis.
• What is another side effect of sodium bicarbonate?


  Rebound hyperacidity.
• What is sodium metabisulfite used for?


  As a water-soluble antioxidant in drug formulations.
• What is sodium carbonate used for?


  As an antacid and carbonating agent.
• What are the common names for sodium chloride?


  Rock Salt and Table Salt.
• What are the uses of sodium chloride?


  It is an electrolyte replenisher, tonicity adjusting agent, and preservative.
• What is sodium dihydrogen phosphate commonly known as?


  Fleet Enema
• What are the uses of sodium citrate?


  It is an alkalizer, buffer, diuretic, expectorant, and coagulation time shortener.
• What is sodium fluoride used for?


  As an anticariogenic agent to prevent tooth decay.
• What is sodium hydroxide commonly known as?


  Caustic Soda or Lye
• What is the use of sodium hydroxide?


  It acts as a saponifying agent in the production of soft soap.
• What is sodium iodide used for?


  As an expectorant and antifungal.
• What is sodium lactate used for?


  As an antacid and diuretic.
• What is sodium nitrate commonly known as?


  Chile Saltpeter
• What are the uses of sodium nitrate?


  It is a vasodilator, meat preservative, and treatment for cyanide poisoning.
• What is sodium sulfate commonly known as?


  Glauber’s Salt
• What is the use of sodium sulfate?


  As a cathartic for relieving constipation.
• What is sodium tartrate used for?


  As a primary standard for determining water content in Karl Fischer titration.