Group 1-A : Alkali Metals
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1. H-Li-Na-K-NH4-Cs Group 1-A
2. H
-Element common to all acid
-Inflammable air
-Lightest and most reactive element
3. Li
- Use sedative depressant in Psychiatry
-Depressant and Diuretic
(SE: HYPONATREMIA)
4. Na
-Primary EXTRACELLULAR fluid cation
Action: Fluid retention
5. K
-Most abundant and predominant INTRACELLULAR
cation
Deficiency: (HYPOKALEMIA)
Manifestation: Muscle paralysis (Barker's syndrome)
-Diuretic, Important muscle contraction
6. NH4
-Hypothetical alkali metal
-Pcol action:
Diuretic
Buffer
Expectorant (like Iodide)
Anti-cariogenic (like fluoride)
7. Cs
-Catalyst in POLYMERIZATION of resin forming material
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