No. Iodine is an element.
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No, iodine is not a mixture. Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53. It exists as a single substance with a distinct molecular structure.
Povidone-iodine is a stable chemical complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone and iodine, used as an antiseptic. Tincture iodine is a solution of iodine in alcohol, commonly used to disinfect skin before surgeries. Tincture iodine is more potent but can irritate the skin, while povidone-iodine is less irritating and commonly used in clinical settings.
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When iodine is dissolved in alcohol, the resulting mixture is known as tincture of iodine.
One way to obtain iodine from a mixture of sodium chloride and iodine is by using a process called sublimation. During sublimation, the iodine evaporates and then condenses back into solid form, leaving behind the sodium chloride. This method takes advantage of the different boiling points of iodine and sodium chloride.
Iodine is a compound. Water is a compound composed of hydrogen and oxygen. Calcium is a pure element. Air is a mixture of different gases.