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It is called iodine because the Greek word for violet is iodes

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What is molecular formula of iodine?

I2 is called as molecular iodine


Why do you think iodine-126 is called iodine-126?

Iodine has 53 protons. Iodine 126 has 126 - 53 = 74 neutrons. So iodine 126 is called iodine 16 because it has 53 protons and 74 neutrons. There are other types of iodine, called neuclides of iodine, which have different numbers of neutrons. All of them have 53 protons. So iodine 141 has 53 protons and 141 - 53 = 88 neutrons.


What is a solution of iodine and alcohol called?

A solution of iodine and alcohol is called iodine tincture or tincture of iodine. It is commonly used as an antiseptic to prevent infection in minor cuts and scrapes.


What is the name for the compound IF 7?

The name of this compound is iodine heptafluoride.


What is the formula of molecular iodine?

I2


How is an iodine ion named?

An iodine ion is named based on its charge. If it has a -1 charge, it is called an iodide ion. If it has a +1 charge, it is called an iodine ion.


What is the liqudi called when testing for starch?

The liquid used to test for starch is called iodine solution. Iodine solution turns a blue-black color in the presence of starch.


What is the radioactive iodine called used to destroy thyroid cells?

The thyroid processes iodine.


What is the ion formed by iodine?

Iodine typically forms a negatively charged ion called iodide (I-).


What is it called when iodine diffuses out of a cell?

Osmosis


Why is ICl called iodine monochloride and not iodine chloride?

ICl is called iodine monochloride because it contains one iodine atom and one chlorine atom. The prefix "mono-" is used to indicate that there is only one of each element present in the compound. Using "iodine chloride" would not be accurate as it implies a varying ratio of iodine to chlorine atoms.


What is the name of the family iodine belongs to?

Iodine belongs to group 17. It is in the family called the halogens.