In order to prepare the iodine solution titrant, exactly 50 mL of 0.01 M KIO3, exactly 20 mL of 10% KI solution, and exactly 25 mL of 0.3 M H2SO4 was transferred into a 100 mL volumetric flask using a volumetric pipette. The volumetric flask was then filled to the mark with distilled water. The flask was covered with Parafilm and inverted to mix. The next part of the experiment was to determine the Vitamin C in a solution of known concentration. Observations of the Vitamin C sample and the amount…
Iodine: Function of Iodine: Iodine is a mineral found in food. This mineral is needed to make thyroid hormones. The hormones created are used to control the body’s metabolism and lots of other important functions. The thyroid hormones are also used for bone and brain development during pregnancy and infancy. This mineral is important for everyone, especially infants and women who are pregnant. The amount of Iodine needed for your daily intake recommended of the mineral depends on your age:…
Many advanced high school and college chemistry students perform an experiment known as the "iodine-clock" reaction, in which hydrogen peroxide reacts with iodide to form iodine, and the iodine subsequently reacts with thiosulfate ion until the thiosulfate has been consumed. At that point, the reaction solutions turn blue in the presence of starch. The experiment helps students understand the fundamentals of chemical kinetics --- the speeds at which reactions take place. 1. Activation Energy…
INTRODUCTION Iodine deficiency disorders are still very much prevalent in the world today. Two billion people, estimated by the WHO, still lack a sufficient level of iodine in their diets which leads to a range of disorders known as iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). So what is iodine? Iodine is an essential micronutrient in the diet which is used by the thyroid gland (located in the throat) to produce thyroid hormones which help control the body’s metabolism. The two most important thyroid…
Iodine deficiency is a major threat to the health and development of the world, predominantly among toddlers and pregnant women in low-income countries. It is a significant public health problem in 130 countries and affects 740 million people. An estimated one-third of the world's population is currently susceptible to the risk of iodine deficiency. Iodine is a vital nutrient for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland, which regulates growth and metabolism. Iodine deficiency is the primary cause…
Iodine Test for Starch Introduction and Hypothesis: In this experiment, we used iodine to test for starch in certain solutions. Iodine separates starch from polysaccharides, monosaccharides, and disaccharides. Starch is a curled polymer of glucose and iodine interacts with molecules, which changes the color of the molecules to a kind of black color. Iodine does not respond with carbohydrates that are not curled or coiled, thus the color stays yellowish brown. A black color result means that starch…
Iodine is an element that is critical for normal function of the thyroid gland, which is a key regulator of the body's basic metabolic rate. Iodine is a micronutrient, meaning we require only small amounts of it. For example, adults need about 150 micrograms of iodine in the form of iodide ion per day. However, an insufficient supply of iodide via diet and drinking water causes the non-cancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland known as goiter. Prolonged lack of iodide can lead to loss of thyroid…
Tutorial #3 1. The discovery of the cell occurred in 1665. The cell has made great progress in the discovery of how humans and other organisms work. 2. The discovery of genetic material in DNA occurred in 1865. This allowed us to determine different traits in mammals. As well as how we can determine different traits, and the percent chance of obtaining these traits. 3. In 1885 the cell culture technique was first developed. This allows us to view cells outside of their environment…
RELATIONSHIPS THAT CONCENTRATION AND TEMPERATURE HAVE ON THE RATE OF REACTION Aim To study the effect that temperature and concentration of iodide ion solution have on the rate of iodide ion I⁻ oxidation by peroxodisulphate ion S₂O₈⁻, creating an iodine clock reaction. Introduction I decided to choose as the topic for my investigation the rate of reaction for its vital importance in the human body. Indeed I am really interested in Biology and especially physiology and I would like to study medicine…
JULIA SELORMEY BIO 111 Iodine Description: Is a trace mineral that your body uses in small amounts to synthesize thyroid hormones that are necessary for regulating the body growth, development, metabolism and body temperature. Most of the iodine in the body is found in the thyroid gland, but is found also in the blood and muscles. The body contains approximately 20 to 30 mg of iodine which is mostly stored in the thyroid gland located in front of the neck. Food sources: Milk is the major…