Question

Iodine in a mixture of potassium iodide and alcohol is called ______

Answer 1

Iodine in a mixture of potassium iodide and alcohol is called tincture of iodine.

Tincture of iodine:

• It contains 2 - 7% elemental iodine, contains potassium iodide (KI), or sodium iodide (NaI), dissolved in a mixture of ethanol and water.
• It is used for minor bacterial skin infections and to disinfect wounds.