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Define antiseptics and disinfectants. How do these differ? Give one example of a substance which acts both as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

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ICSE-CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE-EXERCISE (PART - II (DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS) (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS))
  1. Distinguish between Antipyretics and antiseptics.

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  2. Distinguish between Antiseptics and disinfectants.

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  3. Define antiseptics and disinfectants. How do these differ? Give one ex...

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  4. What are antifertility drugs? Give two examples.

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  5. What are antihistamines ? Give two examples.

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  6. What are antihistamines ? Discuss their working.

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  7. What is meant by the term ‘broad spectrum antibiotics’ ? Explain.

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  8. Name a broad spectrum antibiotic and state two diseases for which it i...

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  9. Sulfa drugs work like antibiotics but they are not antibiotics. Is thi...

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  10. What are broad spectrum antibiotics? Give two examples.

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  11. Mention two important use of each of the following ? Equanil.

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  12. What for is each of the following medicines used: Bithional.

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  13. Distinguish between Disinfectants and Antiseptics.

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  14. Distinguish between antiseptics and antipyretics.

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

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  16. What are antacids ? List some of the compounds, which are used as anta...

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  17. What are preservatives and antioxidants used in food materials?

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  18. How are synthetic detergents better than soaps ?

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  19. What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable detergents? Give one exam...

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  20. Answer the following questions : (i) Why do soaps not work in hard ...

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