this is because iodine is not soluble in water and it is soluble in potassiuim iodide. so KI is used as a solvent, and the resulting potassium iodate is soluble in watre so we can determine iodine in the ticture.
Povidone Iodine is a mixture of Polyvinylpyrrolidone and Iodine. Tincture of Iodine is a mixture of Elemental Iodine + KI/NaI dissolved in a mixture of ethanol & water
Because iodine is nonpolar, a nonpolar substance like ethanol would dissolve it. Iodine is insoluble in polar substances like water.
Literally, the correct formula for potassium and iodine at standard temperature and pressure would be " K and I2". The formula for the compound formed between potassium and iodine, however, is KI.
The role of KI in the preparation of strong iodine solution is to enhance the solubility of iodine crystals in water. Iodine is generally not soluble in water. The KI is added to help the iodine to be dissolved. -College Chemistry professor
2grm iodine and 4grm KI add to 1000ml of water
Povidone Iodine is a mixture of Polyvinylpyrrolidone and Iodine. Tincture of Iodine is a mixture of Elemental Iodine + KI/NaI dissolved in a mixture of ethanol & water
Because iodine is nonpolar, a nonpolar substance like ethanol would dissolve it. Iodine is insoluble in polar substances like water.
ki is added to liberate iodine gas . this liberated iodine gas was then titrated with sodium thiosulphate to give a permanent white precipitate. this white precipitate indicates the endpoint of the titration..
Potassium Iodine (KI)
The chemical formula for potassium iodine is KI
Literally, the correct formula for potassium and iodine at standard temperature and pressure would be " K and I2". The formula for the compound formed between potassium and iodine, however, is KI.
KI
KI
potassium and iodine
Chloroform displace iodine from KI and the solution become red.
Iodine potassium iodide (I2KI)
The role of KI in the preparation of strong iodine solution is to enhance the solubility of iodine crystals in water. Iodine is generally not soluble in water. The KI is added to help the iodine to be dissolved. -College Chemistry professor