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State two most important uses of following non-metal:
Iodine
State two most important uses of following non-metal:
Iodine
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Definition
Iodine is a brownish grey solid which is crystalline and has a metallic luster. It is soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water.
Uses if Iodine
- Tincture of iodine (iodine + alcohol+ water) is used in the healing of wounds as iodine has antiseptic properties which help in killing different microorganisms and thus increasing the rate of the wound healing process.
- Iodine is used in common salt as it helps in eradicating the deficiency of iodine which leads to the formation of goiter (abnormal swelling of neck).
Definition
Iodine is a brownish grey solid which is crystalline and has a metallic luster. It is soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water.
Uses if Iodine
- Tincture of iodine (iodine + alcohol+ water) is used in the healing of wounds as iodine has antiseptic properties which help in killing different microorganisms and thus increasing the rate of the wound healing process.
- Iodine is used in common salt as it helps in eradicating the deficiency of iodine which leads to the formation of goiter (abnormal swelling of neck).
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