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Iodine. Lack of iodine in the diet can cause goitres.
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Elements in Group 17 are all called?
Halogens Apex ;)
What is the characteristic property of the halogens?
Halogens are group seven on the Periodic Table, this means they take electrons during bonding as opposed to giving them. Halogens are often used for cleaning and disinfecting, most notably in pools. They are also poisonous and were introduced into warfare in the first world war. Halogens are common in acids such as hydro-CHLORIC acid.
What element is used in disinfectant?
Bromine is used for the disinfectanting of swimming pools.
What do halogens iodine and chlorine have in common?
Halogens are very reactive nonmetals because their atoms need to gain only one electron to have a complete outer level. The atoms of halogens combine readily with other atoms, especially metals, to gain that missing electron. The reaction of a halogen with a metal makes a salt, such as sodium chloride. Both chlorine and iodine are used as disinfectants. Chlorine is used to treat water. Iodine mixed with alcohol is used in hospitals.Although the chemical properties of the halogens are similar, the physical properties are quite different,
What is another name for the group 17 elements?
Another name for Group 17 (VIIA) Elements is Halogens.
Is goitre a good indicater of iodine deficiency?
The goitre is used as a biological marker for iodine deficiency. Goitre manifestation indicates that other damaging effects of iodine deficiency are already present.
What causes goitre?
goitre is less of iodine percent in our body
When did Roberto Goitre die?
Roberto Goitre died in 1980.
When was Roberto Goitre born?
Roberto Goitre was born in 1927.
Halogens are used for?
light in cars
How iodine is used on a goat farm?
As a drench to help prevent goitre which is caused by iodine deficiency.
Is goitre an acute and non infectious?
goitre is an acute and non-infectious disease
What nutrient is missing on goitre?
the main nutrient for goitre is the lack of movement that you do and the man symptons are that u will get lump nside your neck which only moves up and down.
What are some of the uses of halogens?
Halogens have the following useschlorine is used for the disinfection of water Flourine compounds are teflon and flourides.
What is the difference between simple goitre and exothalamic goitre?
SIMPLE Goitre:1) Caused due to under secretion of thyroid gland. 2)Symptoms :Disproportionate swelling of the neck. Exothalamic Goitre:1)Caused due to hyper secretion of thyroid gland. 2)Symptoms:protruding eyes.
What rhymes with goitre?
Reuter
What are the importance of halogens?
Halogens are important because of their many uses. Some halogen uses include the production of fluoride and chlorine. Halogens also produce iodine within the body.
