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Analysis of Drugs and Poisons Experiment
Applied Chemistry
Report Sheet
I. Identification of Over-the-Counter Drugs
Drug
Tested
Reaction with
Water
Color of
Universal
Indicator and pH
Reaction with
HCl
Reaction with
Fe3+ (FeCl3)
Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer
Bicarbonate
of Soda
Tylenol
Tums
Unknown A
Unknown B
Conclusion:
Identity of Unknown A _________________________________
Identity of Unknown B _________________________________
II. Identification of Heavy Metal Poisoning
Unknown Number: _____
Note both the color and presence of a precipitate. A precipitate is a solid that
forms when two solutions are mixed. The solution will become cloudy or you will
see pieces of solid floating in the liquid.
Example: If it is yellow and cloudy write Yellow PPT
Poison
Tested
Reaction with Potassium
Chromate (K2CrO4)
Reaction with Potassium
Iodide (KI)
Lead
Pb(C2H3O2)2
Mercury
HgCl2
Unknown
Conclusion:
Identity of Unknown Poison in Liquid _____________________________
Questions
1. Which of the drugs in Part I were acidic? (An acidic substance has a pH less than 7 in
solution.)
2. What ion reacts with salicylic acid to form a compound with a purple color?
3. What gas was produced when HCl was added to the bicarbonate of soda?
4. Salicylic acid is a good pain reliever. Why isn’t it used as a common analgesic?
5. What chemical has replaced salicylic acid?
6. What is the most widely used drug in the world?
7. Draw the chemical structure for the chemical found in Tylenol©.
8. What are slightly basic compounds that are used to treat hyperacidity?
9. List three chemicals found in Alka-Seltzer©.
10. From what plant is cocaine obtained?
11. What is ergot?
What drug is obtained from it?
12. What is the only “mind-bender” drug that does not contain nitrogen?
13. Write the chemical equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid and the crystals
found at the base of marijuana leaf hairs. The chemical is calcium carbonate and the products
include calcium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide.
14. List four products in which lead can be found.
15. What body parts are affected by lead poisoning?
16. Where does mercury concentrate?
17. Lead poisoning produces what amino acid?
18. Mercury poisoning produces what amino acid?
19. What is the fatal dose of mercury?