What other element's elemental nature did Davy discover besides chlorine?
Bromine
Oxygen
Iodine
Fluorine
Answer
Iodine is another element whose elemental nature was discovered by Davy. It is a non-metallic element that belongs to group 17 (halogens) of the periodic table. Iodine is a lustrous, purplish-black solid that sublimes readily at room temperature. It is essential for human health and plays a vital role in thyroid hormone production.
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