Atomic Symbol 53 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 53?

The answer is Iodine (I). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Iodine that people don't know. Let me show you:

Iodine Overview

Atomic Symbol

I (Iodine)

Description

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

Sources

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Name Origin

Greek: iôeides (violet colored).

Discovery

Discovered By: Bernard Courtois

Year: 1811

Location: France

Atomic Number

53

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

126,90447

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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