Chapter 4: Unit 8. Useful Consumer Products and Drugs Composed of Ionic Compounds

Useful Consumer Products and Drugs Composed of Ionic Compounds

useful ionic compounds that contain alkali metal cations and halogen anions include KI ( iodine supplement), NaF ( source of fluoride in toothpaste) and KCl ( potassium supplement)

Otwer products contain SnF2 ( fluoride source in toothpaste) Al2O( Abrasive in toothpaste) and zince oxide ( sunblock agent).

Useful ionic  compounds with polyatomic ionsinclude CaCO3 ( antacid and calcium supplement),

Name Formula Medical Use
AgNO3 Silver Nitrate Antibiotic
BaSO4  Barium Sulfate Radiopaque material for human consumption
NaI Sodium Iodide Thyroid Treatment
Li2CO3 Lithium Carbonate Bipolar disorder treatment
NaHCO3 Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid
SnF2 Tin(II) Fluoride Teeth strengthening agent
ZnO Zinc Oxide Sunscreen lotion