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Benedict's solution is used to test for simple sugars and iodine is used to test for starches.

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Q: What is the difference between iodine solution and Benedict's solution?
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What is the difference between strong iodine solution and weak iodine solution?

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What is the difference between iodine crystals and iodine solution?

Iodine crystal is solid Iodine. Iodine solution is when Iodine crystals are dissolved in water.


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The iodine stain solution you're referring to might be Lugol's iodine. This is iodine and potassium iodide in water. The product available in a pharmacy is tincture of iodine which is iodine and potassium iodide in ethanol and water. Please see the links.


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What is difference between SSKI and Lugol's Solution?

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