Question

State whether the following statement is true or false:

The salt which is used in medicine as a contrast medium for stomach and intestinal X-rays is $BaS{O}_4$.

Answer 1

Barium Sulfate $\left(BaS{O}_4\right)$ is used as contrast materials that are swallowed or administered by mouth (orally) to enhance X-rays and CT images of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including: pharynx. esophagus. stomach.
Hence, the statement is true.