then Mucilage of Starch; a blue color indicates the 

 presence of lodate. 



What is the difference between Carbonate and Bi- 

 carbonate of Soda? The Bicarbonate is formed by 

 replacing one atom of the sodium in the carbonate 

 by hydrogen. 



What is Proof Spirit? Dilute Alcohol. 



What is Spirit of Wine? Alcohol. 



What effect has heat upon Gallic Acid Heated 

 to 210 C., it forms pyrogallic acid and carbon 

 dioxide. 



What is a simple test for iron in solution? Tannin. 



Name an officinal Pill containing an abstract. 

 Pilulae Catharticae Compositae. 



How would you prepare Dilute Hydrocyanic 

 Acid extemporaneously? By the action of Hydro- 

 chloric Acid and water on Cyanide of Silver. 



How would you distinguish Tannic from Gallic 

 Acid? Sulphuric Acid produces a black color with 

 Tannic and a red color with Gallic Acid. 



What is a Bulb? It is a corm which is covered 

 with short leaves or scales. 



What is a Pepo? It is a sort of berry which be- 

 longs to the Gourd family. Example pumpkin, 

 cucumber. 



What is a Pome? A berry belonging to the apple 

 family. 



What is a Seed? It is that part of the plant that 

 contains the embryo. It generally consists of coats 

 and a kernel. 



What do plants absorb from the air? Carbonic 

 Acid gas. 



What do plants give off into the air? Oxygen. 



What is meant by the Nascent state of an element ? 

 It is the extraordinary combining power which it 

 possesses on being liberated from a compound. 



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