Part 14 - Pnictogens 2

Module 1
Inorganic Chemistry - Part 14 - Pnictogens 2

Group V-A: Nitrogen Group or Pnictogens

D. Antimony

• Aka: __________
• Test: Rhodamine-B with antimony in the
presence of HCl gives _______ precipitate.

Compound of Antimony
Compound Name Other Name Use

Antimony Potassium • _______ Emetic • Treatment of __________

Tartrate- K2Sb2(C4H2O6)2 • Brown Mixture • NOT used as emetic because it is toxic

E. Bismuth
Toxicity:
• Aka: _______________ • Dark stool; blue-black gums

Uses: Antidote:
• Astringent • BAL
• Antiseptic
• Internal Protective for Ulcer
• Concentration of Bismuth if used as an
ointment: _______

Compound of Bismuth
Compound Name Other Name Use
• Bismuth Cream • Antacid
Milk of Bismuth (Bismuth subnitrate + Bismuth • Internal protective
hydroxide) • H. pylori infection

Group V-B
A. Tantalum

• Not affected by body fluid

• Inert
• Repair of bones, nerves, tissues

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 Practice Questions
1. Rhodamine-B with antimony in the presence of 4. Tartar emetic
HCl gives A. Syphilis
A. Pink precipitate B. Schistosomiasis
B. Blue precipitate C. Scabicide
C. Violet precipitate D. All of these
D. Black precipitate
5. A metal which is unaffected by body fluids and
2. Concentration of Bismuth if used as an ointment? attaches itself to bones, is now used in surgical
A. 20% repairs of bones,

B. 30% nerves and muscles:

C. 10% A. Aluminum

D. 25% B. Iron
C. Tantalum
3. Tartar emetic, known to be an effective D. Tin
antischistosomal agent is:
A. KHC4H4O6
B. KSbOC4H4O6
C. NaKC4H4O6
D. KHC4H4O6

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