Iodine

=__Iodine.__ = By: Cate.


 * Atomic Number:** 53


 * Protons:** 53


 * Electrons:** 53


 * Neutrons:** 74


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 126.90447

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 * Isotopes:**

Iodine was discovered by Bernard Courtois in 1811. Bernard's job required him to dump sulfuric acid into remaining waste from his work. One day Bernard accidentally added too much sulfuric acid and a vaporous purple cloud rose. Bernard's accident created Iodine. Iodine was named after the greek word, "violet" because of the purple vapor.
 * Discovery:**
 * Name:**

Iodine is used often in medicine, photography and dyes.
 * Uses:**

Iodine is a shiny black nonmetalic solid. It's boiling point is 457.5C and it's melting point is 386.7C.
 * Interesting Facts**:


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 * Sources.**
 * [|Chemical elements.]
 * [|Wikipedia.]
 * [|Chemistry]
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