
Iodine #1

by Science Photo Library
Title
Iodine #1
Artist
Science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Iodine (I). Diagram of the nuclear composition, electron configuration, chemical data, and valence orbitals of an atom of iodine-127 (atomic number: 53), the most common isotope of this element. The nucleus consists of 53 protons (red) and 74 neutrons (orange). 53 electrons (white) successively occupy available electron shells (rings). The stability of an element's outer (valence) electrons determines its chemical and physical properties. Iodine, present in thyroid hormones and some seaweeds, is a halogen in group 17, period 5, and the p-block of the periodic table. In elemental form it is a blue-black solid (I2) that melts at 113 degrees Celsius.
Uploaded
July 26th, 2016
Embed
Share
Similar Subjects
Comments
There are no comments for Iodine #1. Click here to post the first comment.