Question

Tincture Of Iodine Has Antiseptic Properties This Solution Is Made by By dissolving

Answer 1

Tincture of Iodine :

• It is commonly known as Weak Iodine Solution.
• It comprises of $2\%to7\%$ of elemental Iodine$\left(\mathrm{I}\right)$ along with Potassium Iodide$\left(\mathrm{KI}\right)$ or Sodium Iodide$\left(\mathrm{NaI}\right)$.
• Iodine serves as the solute, whereas alcohol and water serve as the solvent.
• It is a dark brown-colored liquid.
• Hence it is made by dissolving Iodine in Alcohol.

Uses of Tincture of Iodine :

• It acts as an antiseptic over wounds like small cuts and for disinfection against intake of surface water.
• Iodine tincture is used to sanitize the surfaces of fruits and vegetables and eliminate germs and viruses.