Question

Which halogen is used as an antiseptic?

Answer 1

Antiseptic:

1. A substance or item with antimicrobial qualities known as an antiseptic is applied to living tissue or skin in order to reduce the danger of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction.
2. Iodine is used as an antiseptic in the form of an alcoholic solution called iodine tincture.
3. The atomic number 53 and the letter "I" are the symbols for the chemical element iodine.
4. Under typical circumstances, the heaviest stable halogen exists as a semi-lustrous, non-metallic solid.