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After the recommendations of WHO sodium chloride for humans and animals must contain iodine as potassium iodide or iodate.

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What is noniodozed salts?

This is sodium chloride without iodine (as iodine salts) added.


Is salt iodine?

No, salt is mainly Sodium. Iodine is added to salt to prevent iodine deficiency.


What do you call salts made from potassium and iodine?

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Why is iodine used for x rays?

Non-metallic - the salts are used.


Which group reacts with alkali metals to from salts?

Halogens, such as chlorine, iodine or fluorine.


Does all sea salt have iodine?

No, not all sea salt contains iodine. The iodine content in sea salt varies depending on where it is sourced from. Some sea salts may be processed or refined, which can also impact their iodine content. It's a good idea to check the label if you specifically want sea salt with added iodine.


What element has atomic number of 53?

An element with an atomic number of 53 is iodine (I). It is a nonmetallic element that is commonly found in the form of iodide salts in seawater and some minerals. Iodine is important for human health as it is a key component of thyroid hormones.


What is the chemical equation for the iodization of salts?

Iodine in the iodized salt exist as iodine salts (potassium iodide/iodate or sodium iodide/iodate).These salts are dissolved and dissociated in the organism as NaCl.


How does iodine affect sea salt table salt and other salts?

Iodine is commonly added to table salt as iodized salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. Sea salt and other salts may not contain iodine unless specifically fortified. Consuming iodized salt helps ensure adequate iodine intake for proper thyroid function and overall health.


Where do you get iodine in food?

Iodine can be found in seafood, such as fish, shrimp, and seaweed. It is also naturally present in dairy products, eggs, and some fruits and vegetables, depending on the iodine content of the soil they were grown in. Some table salts are also iodized to help prevent iodine deficiency.


How can iodine be made?

Iodine can be made by extracting it from natural sources like seaweed or brine wells, or by reacting iodide salts with oxidizing agents like chlorine or hydrogen peroxide.


Is iodine solution volatile?

it is very --------- Ions of halogens (including I-) are known as corrosive in solution; also hot iodine and vapours of some salts (ex.: CsI) are corrosive.