What can you tell me about the element iodine?

Answer by  ScottHorn (232)

Iodine is an element with atomic number 53 and a weight of 126.9 g/mol. It is a purple crystal at standard temperature and pressure, but readily sublimes to produce a gas. It is most commonly encountered as tincture of iodine. It is used as a catalyst in chemistry, and as a disinfectant in medicine.

Answer by  IloveScience (118)

Iodine is a halogen with atomic 53. It's relative mass is 127. Iodine is toxic. And It's melting point and boiling point is between bromine and astatine.