What is the best method to purify iodine?
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What is the best method to purify iodine?
Iodine:
Iodine is an element having symbol I. It is a lustrous and purple-black appearance. Also, it is used as an essential mineral for the body. The deficiency of iodine may lead to goitre disease.
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Iodine can be purified by the sublimation method. Iodine is taken into a round bottom flask and a few ice cubes are added to it. When iodine is...
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Chapter 8 / Lesson 11Thyroid hormones rely on the body's supply of iodine, a mineral which can be commonly found in iodized salt and seafood. Learn about iodine, different sources of iodine, the effects of iodine deficiency, and the symptoms of iodine toxicity.