Atomic Mass I (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Iodine. But how do we know how much does a I atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say I, we can open any periodic table and search for Iodine.

In the case of Iodine the answer is 126,90447. However there is a lot of funny facts about Iodine that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Iodine Overview

I Atomic Mass

126,90447

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

I (Iodine)

Name Origin

Greek: iôeides (violet colored).

Description

Shiny, black, non-metalic solid; as a gas it is violet and intensely irritating to the eyes, nose and throat.

Atomic Number

53

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Bernard Courtois

Year: 1811

Location: France

Uses

Required in small amounts by humans. Once used as an antiseptic, but no longer due to its poisonous nature.

Sources

Occurs on land and in the sea in sodium and potassium compounds.

Want to learn more details and data about Iodine (I)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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