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How are antiseptics different from disinfectants ? How does an antibiotic different from these two ? Give one example of each of them.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Antiseptics**: - Antiseptics are chemical substances that prevent the growth of microorganisms or kill them. They are safe for application on living tissues, such as skin and mucous membranes, and do not cause harm to human tissues. **Example**: Furacin or Soframycin is an example of an antiseptic. 2. **Definition of Disinfectants**: ...
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CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL-CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE-SHORT ANSWER-II TYPE QUESTIONS
  1. Give the pharmacological function of Analgesics ?

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  2. Give the pharmacological function of Tranquilizers?

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  3. Give the pharmacological function of Antifertility drugs ?

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  4. Give the name of medicine used in the treatment of Typhoid ?

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  5. Give the name of medicine used in the treatment of Join pain (in Arthr...

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  6. Give the name of medicine used in the treatment of Hypertension ?

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  7. Give the class of drug in which Bithional belong ?

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  8. Give the class of drug in which Amoxycillin belong ?

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  9. Give the class of drug in which Salvarsan belong ?

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  10. How are antiseptics different from disinfectants ? How does an antibio...

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  11. Explain Cationic detergents with suitable examples ?

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  12. Explain Anionic detergents with suitable examples ?

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  13. Explain Non-ionic detergents with suitable examples ?

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  14. Classify the following as cationic detergents, anionic detergents or n...

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  15. Classify the following as cationic detergents, anionic detergents or n...

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  16. Classify the following as cationic detergents, anionic detergents or n...

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  17. How do enzyme inhibitors work ? Distinguish between competitive and no...

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  18. What class of durgs in ranitidine ?

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  19. If water contains dissolved Ca^(2+) ions, out of soaps and synthetic d...

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  20. Which of the following is an antiseptic : 0.2% phenol or 1% phenol

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