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Chemistry in Everyday Life
Describe the following with example in each case:
(i) Antioxidants.
(ii) Biodegradable detergents.
(i) Anti-oxidants: These are the substances that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to countreact the deterioration of stored food product. For example: butylated hydroxy-toluene (BHT).
(ii) Biodegradable detergents: Biodegradable detergents are those which have certain straight hydrocarbon chain with non-polar tail. Such detergents are more prone to attack by bacteria and hence easily get biodegraded.
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Define the term chemotherapy?
What is drug?
Name the macro-molecules that are chosen as drug targets.
Why should not medicines be taken without consulting doctors?
Name a substance which can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.
What are the main constitutents of dettol?
What is tincture of iodine? What is its use?
What are food preservatives?
Name the sweetening agent used in the preparation of sweet for a diabetic patient.
Why should not medicines be taken without consulting doctors?
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