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Facts about Iodine - Element included on the Periodic Table |
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Facts about the Definition of the Element Iodine
The Element Iodine is defined as...
A lustrous, violet-black, corrosive, poisonous halogen element having radioactive isotopes, especially I 131, used as a medical tracer and in thyroid disease diagnosis and therapy. Iodine compounds are used as germicides, antiseptics, and dyes.
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Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Iodine
What are the origins of the word Iodine ?
The name originates from the Greek word Iodes meaning "violet".
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Facts about the Classification of the Element Iodine
Iodine is classified as an element in the 'Halogens' section which can be located in group 7 of the Periodic Table. The term "halogen" means "salt-former" and compounds containing halogens are called "salts". The halogens exist, at room temperature, in all three states of matter - Gases such as Fluorine & Chlorine, Solids such as Iodine and Astatine and Liquid as in Bromine.
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Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Iodine
Iodine was discovered by Charles Bernard Desormes (1777-1862) in 1811
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Occurrence of the element Iodine in the Atmosphere
Obtained from sodium and potassium compounds
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Common Uses of Iodine
Germicides
Antiseptics
Dyes
Table salt
Organic chemistry
Photography
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The Properties of the Element IodineName of Element : Iodine
Symbol of Element : I
Atomic Number of Iodine : 53
Atomic Mass: 126.90447 amu
Melting Point: 113.5 °C - 386.65 °K
Boiling Point: 184.0 °C - 457.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Iodine : 53
Number of Neutrons in Iodine : 74
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Density @ 293 K: 4.93 g/cm3
Color of Iodine : violet-black | |
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The element Iodine and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Iodine on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Iodine for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Iodine with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Iodine element and as a Chemistry reference guide.
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Facts and Info about the element Iodine - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 which includes the Iodine element. The famous Russian Scientist, Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of "the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his time. Iodine was discovered by Charles Bernard Desormes (1777-1862) in 1811. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which Iodine is just one element that can be found.
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Facts and Info about the Element Iodine
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