196  Pharmaceutical  Colleges  and  Associations,  {^"a^h^  i^ss^""' 
JE.  Enumerate  the  tests  for  Arsenic^  explaining  the  chemical  reaction  in 
each  case.  How  many  of  these  are  applicable  to  Antimo7i}j  also When 
applicable  to  both  metals,  state  how  we  may  distinguish  one  metal  from 
the  other  in  the  results  of  the  test. 
F.  Write  the  chemical  formula  of  Plumhi  Acetas,  of  the  Salt  present 
in  Liquor  Plumbi  Subacetatis,  of  Plumhi  Carbonas^  and  of  Emplastrum 
Plumhi. 
G.  What  is  meant  by  Monatomic  Alcohols?  How  are  they  related  to 
the  series  of  organic  acids  known  as  "  Fatty  Acids  ?"  What  is  the  organic 
salt  of  a  fatty  acid  known  as  ?    Give  an  example,  naming  the  compound. 
H.  Give  the  chemical  formulas  for  Glucose  and  for  Cane-Sugar.  Men- 
tion the  points  of  difference,  both  physical  and  chemical,  between  them. 
Mention  the  tests  by  which  admixture  of  Glucose  with  Cane-Sugar  can  be 
detected. 
I.  What  is  the  chemical  formula  of  Acidum  Benzoicum  f  Give  the 
sources  of  preparation  of  this  acid,  both  natural  and  artificial.  What  is 
the  chemical  relationship  of  this  acid  with  Oleum  Amygdalae  Amarce  f 
K.  From  what  material  is  Acidum  Salicylicum  made  exclusively  at 
present  ?  Write  the  chemical  reaction  for  this  j^rocess.  Mention  the  char- 
acteristic tests  for  this  acid.  To  what  class  of  organic  compounds  does  it 
belong  ? 
QUESTIONS  BY  THE  EXAMINING  COMMITTEE. 
A.  Give  the  botanical  name  and  natural  order  of  the  plant  from  which 
Cane-Sugar  is  chiefly  obtained.  From  what  other  plant  is  it  largely 
obtained  in  Europe?  Give  its  chemical  formula  and  molecular  weight. 
What  action  has  its  sohition  on  polarized  light?  How  does  this  action 
indicate  the  amount  of  sugar  present?  How  is  the  grape  sugar  of  com- 
merce prepared  from  starch  ?  How  would  you  detect  chemically  the  adul- 
teration of  cane  sugar  with  graj^e  sugar?    How  is  Caramel  prepared? 
B.  What  is  the  officinal  name  of  Lime  Water?  Write  the  officinal  for- 
mula for  its  preparation.  Write  out  the  reaction  which  takes  place  in  the 
process,  in  words  or  symbols.  State  what  precaution  is  necessary  for  its 
preservation.  What  quantity  of  lime  is  held  in  solution  in  a  pint  of  water 
at  60°F.  ?  Is  lime  more  soluble  in  Ao^  or  in  co^d  water?  What  effect  is 
produced  upon  Lime  Water  by  exposure  to  the  air?  Into  what  officinal 
preparation  does  Lime  Water  enter  ?  Write  out  the  formula  for  making 
this  preparation. 
C.  Give  the  officinal  title  of  the  following  drugs  of  animal  origin,  also 
the  Common  and  Scientific  names  of  the  animals  from  which  they  are 
obtained.  What par^  of  the  animal  is  directed  by  the  United  States  Pliar- 
macopoeia  to  be  used?  Musk,  Isinglass,  Cantliarides,  Codliver  Oil,  Sper- 
maceti. 
D.  Give  the  botanical  name,  natural  order  and  habitat  of  the  plant 
which  yields  the  officinal  Benzoin.  Describe  the  method  pursued  in 
obtaining  it.  What  appearance  does  the  drug  present  in  commerce?  To 
what  class  of  substances  does  it  belong?  What  officinal  chemical  product 
is  obtained  from  it?  Describe  the  mode  of  obtaining  this  product.  Into 
what  officinal  preparation  does  this  product  enter  ?  State  another  source 
from  which  a  similar  cliemical  j^roduct  is  obtained. 
E.  Give  the  officinal  name  and  active  principles  of  the  following  drugs  ; 
also,  the  botanical  name,  natural  order  and  habitat  of  the  plants  which 
furnish  them:  Elaterium,  May  Apple,  Nux  Vomica,  Jalap,  Aconite  Root. 
F.  Give  the  officinal  name^  and  write  out  the  formula^  mode  of  prepara- 
tion and  dose  of  the  following,  viz. :  Tincture  of  American  Hellebore,  Spirit 
of  Mindererus,  Fowler's  Solution,  Dover's  Powder,  Antimonial  Wine. 
G.  AVhat  is  the  officinal  name  of  Hydrocyanic  Acid  ?  Give  the  officinal 
formula  for  its  preparation.  Give  the  officinal  formula  for  jDreparing  it 
when  wanted  for  immediate  use.  Write  out  the  reaction  which  takes 
place  during  the  latter  process.    What  per  cent,  of  Anhydrous  Acid  does 
