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I'm not sure its popular! It is prevalent in Africa because the water they drink does not have added Iodine as most western developed countries do, and also because they have a low iodine diet which can lead to issues with the thyroid gland (cretinism in children, Thyroiditis/hashimoto's/Ord's in teens and adults). .
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Is iodine rare?
Iodine is added to salt of table so Iodine is rare.
Why is south Africa so popular with vegatable and fruits?
Because they enjoy the sunshine.
Why are rain sticks popular?
Rain sticks are so popular because they sound so awesome! They originated in Africa; people made them out of beads, bamboo, and sticks.
Are iodine crystals homogenous?
Iodine is an element, so a pure substance, not a mixture, (so even not homogeneous).
Why do you think iodine-126 is called iodine-126?
Iodine has 53 protons. Iodine 126 has 126 - 53 = 74 neutrons. So iodine 126 is called iodine 16 because it has 53 protons and 74 neutrons. There are other types of iodine, called neuclides of iodine, which have different numbers of neutrons. All of them have 53 protons. So iodine 141 has 53 protons and 141 - 53 = 88 neutrons.
Why is ICl called iodine monochloride and not iodine chloride?
Because iodine has a number of chlorides so the name would be ambiguous.
Are iodine crystals homogeneous mixtures?
Iodine is an element, so a pure substance, not a mixture, (so even not homogeneous).
What are the nutritional benefits of iodine?
Iodine is very useful for our body. Iodine deficiency can cause thyroid. So just check your iodine level in your salt which you are using in your food. Better use Iodine Salt.
Why is KI used in estimation of iodine in tincture iodine?
this is because iodine is not soluble in water and it is soluble in potassiuim iodide. so KI is used as a solvent, and the resulting potassium iodate is soluble in watre so we can determine iodine in the ticture.
How many protons and electrons does iodine -131 have?
The atomic number of Iodine is 53, and so one atom of Iodine has 53 protons. In order for the charge to be balanced, each atom of Iodine must also have 53 electrons.
What is the chemical symbol for iodice?
I'm assuming you wanted to say Iodine so for iodine its I
Does all sea salt have iodine?
no. if it doesnt have iodine, it usually says so on the salt.
