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the root of the word comes from the greek word "iodes" which means violet.

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Does iodine make your teeth shine?

Iodine does not make your teeth shine. In fact, iodine can stain your teeth and cause discoloration if used in excessive amounts. It is not recommended to use iodine for dental purposes.


Is iodine 131 natural?

Iodine-131 is not natural, matter of fact it is a synthetically produced isotope (im doing this for my science assignment aswell)


Can you drop iodine out of povidone tincture?

Povidone iodine tincture contains iodine complexed with povidone, making it water-soluble. If you want to remove the iodine from the solution, you would need to chemically alter the compound, which is not a practical process. It is not feasible to physically separate the iodine from the povidone tincture.


Why was iodine used to indicate starch?

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Is iodine soluble in glycerol?

Yes, Iodine is soluble in glycerol. Although keep in my that Iodine is nonpolar because it has no dipole charges, but Glycerol is in fact polar. This is most likely explained by the polar and nonpolar tendencies of Glycerol.


Is iodine a synthetic?

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Is the non metal iodine strongly reactive?

Iodine is the least reactive of the halogens. In fact, iodine is so stable that it can be purchased in solutions for disinfectant use. However, iodine is far from inert, and can be very reactive when exposed to certain chemicals.


Do onion cells still have chloroplasts when they have iodine on them?

The iodine has no connection as to whether the cells have chloroplasts or not. If the cells are green, then they do have them. Adding iodine doesn't change that fact. Not all cells of the plant have chloroplasts. The ones in the soil don't so if you are working with the bulb, it doesn't have chloroplasts in the first place.


How do you separate a mixture of potassium chloride and iodine give details?

To separate a mixture of potassium chloride and iodine, you can use a process called sublimation. Iodine can be sublimed by heating the mixture, causing it to change from a solid directly to a gas. The iodine vapor can then be collected and condensed back into solid iodine. The remaining potassium chloride will be left behind as a solid.


What is the common name for iodine?

The common name for iodine is iodine.


How does iodine cure a sore throat?

I have never heard of usin iodine to cure a sore throat, but iodine is an anti-infectant, in other words, it kills germs. Despite the fact that the cold is caused by a virus, a sore throat is often caused by bacteria, and so killing them will get rid of the sore throat. However, if you stop the iodine before they are all dead, your sore throat will get worse.


What is the solution of tincture of iodine?

iodine