useful ionic compounds that contain alkali metal cations and halogen anions include KI ( iodine supplement), NaF ( source of fluoride in toothpaste) and KCl ( potassium supplement)
Otwer products contain SnF2 ( fluoride source in toothpaste) Al2O3 ( Abrasive in toothpaste) and zince oxide ( sunblock agent).
Useful ionic compounds with polyatomic ionsinclude CaCO3 ( antacid and calcium supplement),
Name | Formula | Medical Use |
AgNO3 | Silver Nitrate | Antibiotic |
BaSO4 | Barium Sulfate | Radiopaque material for human consumption |
NaI | Sodium Iodide | Thyroid Treatment |
Li2CO3 | Lithium Carbonate | Bipolar disorder treatment |
NaHCO3 | Sodium Bicarbonate | Antacid |
SnF2 | Tin(II) Fluoride | Teeth strengthening agent |
ZnO | Zinc Oxide | Sunscreen lotion |