It got it's name, the Greek word iodes meaning purple because it turns purple when it gets hot or is being boiled.
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"Iodine" comes from the Greek word "iodes," which means violet or purple. This is because iodine crystals have a purple color.
The name of this compound is iodine heptafluoride.
The compound name for iodine pentabromine is iodine(V) bromide.
Iodine pentafluoride.
The chemical name for Nitrogen is N2, for Hydrogen is H2, and for Iodine is I2.
The common name for an alcoholic solution of iodine is tincture of iodine. It is commonly used as a disinfectant and antiseptic.