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atomic number: 53
atomic mass: 126.9

KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR IODINE,
IT CAN BE DANGEROUS BUT SOMETIMES SPONTANEOUS.

cost : $8.03 per 100g

USES

• small amounts of iodine is put in salt
• iodine is a common aid for skin conditions, as well as hair loss
• iodine solution can be used to help the body fight off harmful organisms

INTERESTING FACTS

• Iodine comes from the Greek word iodes, which means violet. Iodine gas is violet-colored.
• Iodine is a halogen, which is a non-metal.
• A small amount of iodine is essential for nutrition, but too much is toxic.

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