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diamond is covalent, Iodine, crystal. In ice each each molecule is hydrogen bonded to 4 other molecules. sodium and chloride form an ionic bond, to make NaCl, or table salt.
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Why is Iodine used in Gram staining?
Iodine is added as a mordant to enhance crystal violet staining by forming a crystal violet-iodine complex.
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.
Is iodine crystal an ionic or molecular crystal?
it has molecular crystals
Describe the bonding in a crystal of iodine?
iodine is made from diatomic iodine molecules,the two iodine atoms are covalently bonded with each other.the iodine molecules have dispersion forces so,the crystal is made from the dispersion forces between the iodine molecule.
Name an element that exists in a crystal lattice at stp?
iodine
What is appearance crystal iodine?
The appearance of iodine crystals: lustrous, metallic, gray.
What is the secondary stain in gram stain procedure?
It is crystal violet & stains all cells purple.
What is the similaritie between diamond and iodine bond?
diamond n iodine have high melting points as they are both ionic compounds
How do you separate iodine crystals from diamond?
Dissolve the mixture in water. Filter the mixture obtained. You will have diamond as your residue and aqueous iodine as your filtrate.
Functions of iodine?
Iodine act as modrant for crystal violet and helps its attachement more firmly.
What is the action of iodine in grams stain?
Iodine is used to bind the Crystal Violet to the Gram Positive microbes.
What happens when you add iodine crystal and chloroform?
iodine is soluble in CHCl3. Liquid become purple in color.
