Iodine


 * Element Name:** Iodine


 * Element Symbol:** I


 * Atomic mass:** 127[[image:IodineAlly.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 53


 * Protons:** 53


 * Electrons:** 53


 * Discovery:** Bernard Courtois in 1811


 * How It Was Named:** From Greek meaning violet or purple


 * State Of Matter:** solid


 * Melting Point:** 113.7°c


 * Boiling Point:** 184.3°c


 * Characteristics:**
 * bluish-black
 * irritating odor
 * dissolves easily in most organic solvents


 * Uses of Element:** It is given as a medicine if someone is expected to be exposed to a large dose of radiation

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 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Trace amounts of iodine are required by the human body
 * Pure iodine is poisonous if ingested