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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.
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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.
Is iodine crystal an ionic or molecular crystal?
it has molecular crystals
Functions of iodine?
Iodine act as modrant for crystal violet and helps its attachement more firmly.
What is crystal violet iodine complex?
In Gram staining procedure during bacterial staining , iodine forms a complex with crystal violet stain which stains Gram positive bacteria blue to violet .
What test could you do on an iodine crystal to comfirm thst iodine is a non metal?
Make a simple circuit, with a battery, bulb, connect it to the crystal and if the lamp doesnt light up it isn't a metal :D
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
What is appearance crystal iodine?
The appearance of iodine crystals: lustrous, metallic, gray.
Name an element that exists in a crystal lattice at stp?
iodine
Potassium bromide is a stable molecule Iodine bromide is an unstable molecule Which statement explains the difference in stability?
Potassium bromide has ionic bonding, and iodine bromide has covalent bonding.
What difference in bonding between the solid state and gaseous state of iodine?
Iodine molecule has covalent bonds.
What is the secondary stain in gram stain procedure?
It is crystal violet & stains all cells purple.
How many non bonding pairs of electrons does one iodine atom have in carbon tetraiodide?
Each iodine atom in a molecule of carbon tetraiodide has three non-bonding pairs of electrons.
Functions of iodine?
Iodine act as modrant for crystal violet and helps its attachement more firmly.
What happens when you add iodine crystal and chloroform?
iodine is soluble in CHCl3. Liquid become purple in color.
What is the action of iodine in grams stain?
Iodine is used to bind the Crystal Violet to the Gram Positive microbes.
