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Sulfa drugs work like antibiotics but they are not antibiotics. Is this a valid statement and why ? Give one example each for sulfa drugs and antibiotics.

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ICSE-CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE-EXERCISE (PART - II (DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS) (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS))
  1. What is meant by the term ‘broad spectrum antibiotics’ ? Explain.

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

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

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

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

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

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  7. Distinguish between Disinfectants and Antiseptics.

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  8. Distinguish between antiseptics and antipyretics.

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

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

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

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  12. How are synthetic detergents better than soaps ?

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

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

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  15. Can you use soaps and synthetic detergents to check the hardness of wa...

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  16. How do synthetic detergents differ from soaps ? Name any two synthetic...

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  17. What are the advantages of synthetic detergents over soaps?

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  18. What are the other chemicals added to washing powders in addition to t...

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  19. How are the synthetic detergents prepared? What are the disadvantages ...

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  20. Give three examples of sulfa drugs and write their main uses.

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