Answer: Tranquiliser.
- A Tranquiliser
- B Antibiotic
- C Antiseptic
- D Analgesic
Correct answer: A. Tranquiliser
Explanation: Equanil is a tranquiliser (a psychotherapeutic drug) used to treat anxiety, stress and mild depression by acting on the central nervous system.
The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail of each soap/detergent molecule dissolves into an oily dirt droplet, while the hydrophilic (ionic) head stays in the surrounding water - trapping the grease inside a micelle that rinses away with water.
Concept context
Drugs and how they interact with biological targets, chemicals in food, and cleansing agents (soaps and detergents) - chemistry applied directly to daily life and healthcare.