Is potassium iodide the same as iodine?

Answer 1

No, potassium iodide is a white salt formula KI and is a compound. Iodine is an intense deep purple - black solid, formula I2 and is an element. Potassium Iodide is nonvolatile but Iodine is quite volatile and vapour is given off even in the solid state at room temperature.

Answer 2

Potassium iodide is a compound made up of potassium and iodine atoms. It is often used to prevent thyroid damage from exposure to radioactive iodine. Iodine, on the other hand, is a chemical element that can exist in various forms, including as part of compounds like potassium iodide.

Answer 3

No