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Barium
Barium is a chemical element with the atomic number 56 and the symbol Ba. It has a high reactivity content and is never found freely in nature.
432 Questions
How many valence electrons will barium gain or lose to fill its outer shell?
It will lose 2 electrons.
Comparison between barium and iodinated?
Barium is a radiopaque contrast medium used for imaging the digestive system, while iodinated contrast media are used for imaging blood vessels and organs. Barium is not iodinated and is not excreted by the kidneys, making it suitable for GI imaging. Iodinated contrast media are excreted by the kidneys and are used for imaging various parts of the body, including the brain, kidneys, and blood vessels.
Barium is commonly used in X-ray procedures to provide better contrast for imaging the gastrointestinal tract. It is ingested as a contrast agent in the form of a barium sulfate suspension, which helps highlight the digestive system on X-ray images. Barium is not absorbed by the body and is typically eliminated through the digestive system after the procedure.
