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A nuclear event, such as an accident or war, is likely to produce a lot of radioactive iodine. The thyroid gland concentrates iodine, so any iodine that gets into a person's body is likely to end up there. The potassium iodide tablets provide more iodine than the thyroid can use, so the radioactive iodine is not so likely to be retained in the body. So the potassium iodide reduces exposure to radioactivity. It protects only the thyroid, and it only protects that against radioactive iodine, but it is better than nothing.
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Is potassium iodide a preservative?
Potassium iodide is not commonly used as a preservative. It is primarily used in the treatment and prevention of iodine deficiency disorders and for radiation protection in the event of a nuclear emergency.
What is the name of the binary compound formed from pottasium and iodine?
KI or potassium iodide. See the related link for more information.
In potassium iodide what is the cation?
Potassium, K+, is a cation
What are the element or compound for potassium iodide?
Potassium iodide (KI) contain iodine and potassium.
What is the word equation for the reaction bromine and potassium iodide?
Bromine and Potassium iodide react to form Potassium bromide and Iodine.
Potassium iodide is used in what?
- potassium iodide is added to table salt as a source of iodine- potassium iodide is a food supplement during a nuclear accident in a nuclear reactor- for the preparation of AgI
Is potassium iodide a preservative?
Potassium iodide is not commonly used as a preservative. It is primarily used in the treatment and prevention of iodine deficiency disorders and for radiation protection in the event of a nuclear emergency.
What is the name of the binary compound formed from pottasium and iodine?
KI or potassium iodide. See the related link for more information.
What compound are in potassium iodide?
Potassium iodide (KI) contain I and K and is an ionic compound.
What is the chemical name of potassium iodide?
The same, Potassium iodide
What is a potassium iodide?
Potassium iodide is KI (K+ and I-)
What is the chemical name for KI?
Potassium Iodide
Is iodide and potassium iodide the same?
No, iodide refers to the ion I-, whereas potassium iodide is a chemical compound made up of both potassium (K+) and iodide ions (I-). When iodide is combined with potassium as in potassium iodide, the resulting compound has different properties and uses compared to just iodide alone.
In potassium iodide what is the cation?
Potassium, K+, is a cation
What is a compound for KI or potassium iodide?
Potassium iodide = KI
What is the name of the formula 2KI?
Potassium iodide.
What statement correctly describes potassium iodide?
one-to-one ratio
