53I

Iodine

Halogen

Properties of Iodine

Atomic number (Z)
53
Symbol
I
Name
Iodine
Atomic mass
126.904 u
Period
5
Group
17
Family
Halogens
Classification
Halogen
Electron configuration
[Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p⁵

About Iodine

Iodine is a chemical element with symbol I and atomic number 53 (atomic mass of about 126.904 u). It is classified as a halogen on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Iodine is located in period 5, in group 17, belonging to the halogens family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.

The electron configuration of Iodine is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p⁵, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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