• Atomic #:  53
  • Atomic Mass:  126.90
  • Group:17
  • Classification:  Halogen
  • Valence Electrons:  7
  • Charge: -1


Chemical Properties:

  • Melting Point: 113.7 degrees Celsius
  • Boiling Point:  184.3 degrees Celsius  
  • Density:  4.933 g x cm (cubed)
  • Appearance:  Shiny Gray
  • Natural Phase:  Solid
Common Uses:
  • Disinfectant
  • Water Treatment
Did You Know?:

  • That Salt and Water are the two most mentioned elements in the Holy Bible.
  • That Iodine (Salt) is important in the development of embryo.
  • That A deficiency in Iodine can cause breast cancer.
  • That Iodine can be used to treat Thyroid Cancer.
  • That in a gas phase, Iodine can appear to be purple, and has a nearly intolerable odor.


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