Describes the properties of the element iodine and covers its discovery, its uses, its production, and its role in people's health. Also discusses chemical reactions.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
What is iodine? -- Special characteristics -- Iodine in nature -- Discovery of iodine -- Producing iodine -- Chemistry and compounds -- How iodine is used -- Iodine and health -- Radioactive iodine -- Periodic table -- Chemical reactions -- Glossary -- Index.