Question

Name the non-metal used to make purple coloured solution which is applied on cuts and wounds as an antiseptic.

Answer 1

Answer:

Iodine is a non-metal which*.is used to make purple-coloured solution called tincture iodine which is applied on cuts and wounds as an antiseptic

Answer 2

Elemental iodine is the non-metal used to make purple coloured solution which is applied on cuts and wounds as an antiseptic.

Explanation:

• Iodine is a chemical element and its atomic number is 53.
• It is a non-metal and it is usually in purple black colour. It also forms deep violet colour when melted.
• It has many oxidation states. It is a main nutrition required for metabolic functions.
• It is used to disinfect the surface of the wound. It reacts quickly and very less amount of iodine is required.
• It also has antiviral actions.