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Why is biothional added to toilet soap ?

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To improve the antiseptic properties of soap.
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ICSE-CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE-EXERCISE (PART - II (DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS))
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  2. Give an example of sulfa drug.

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  3. Define a tranquillizer.

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  10. Give an example of narcotic which is used as an analgesic.

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  11. List two major classes of antibiotics with an example of each class.

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  12. What are antiseptics ? Give an example.

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  13. Define tranquillizers and give one example.

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  14. Soap is a weak antiseptic. What may be added to soaps to improve its a...

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  15. Describe and illustrate with an example, a detergent.

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  19. What is meant by narrow spectrum antibiotics?

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