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Simple answer is that it kills infections.
It is poisonous in large concentrations (as found in direct application) but is actually beneficial in low concentrations. (as would happen when it diffuses through the body). Iodine deficiency is the cause of several thyroid abnormalities such as goutier.
The main reason that iodine kills is that it sets up a concentration bias that will rupture bacterial cell-membranes.
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Which non metal used as antiseptic?
The nonmetal element iodine can be used as an antiseptic.
A halogen that is used as an antiseptic?
Iodine
Halogen used as antiseptic?
the answer is iodine
What element is used in photography and as an antiseptic?
Iodine ******** And silver.
Halogen that is sometimes used as an antiseptic on wounds?
Iodine.
What is the non-metallic element present in antiseptic solutions?
Iodine (or a iodide) can be used in antiseptic solutions.
What is an element once used in an antiseptic?
To kill bacteria.
A halogen that is sometimes used as a antiseptic on wounds?
Iodine, as tincture, an alcoholic sulotion of it.
Is Iodine an antiseptic?
No!
Which element is used as an antiseptic?
Iodine, chlorine, and oxygen are three I think of.
The halogen that is sometimes used as an antiseptic on wounds?
Iodine, atomic symbol - I.
Purple color non metal used as antiseptic in liquid form?
Hydrogen Peroxide, at a strength of 3 - 6% is one antiseptic, as is a solution of Iodine. Chlorine is commonly used to disinfect swimming pool water, and sometimes bromine is used as a substitute.
