-
HIO Definition
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common Name: HIO or Hypoiodous acid is a weak and unstable acid.
1.1.2 English Name: Hypoiodous acid
1.2. Atomic mass: 127.9
1.3. Atomic weight: The atomic weight of HIO equals the sum of the weights of Hydrogen (H), Iodine (I), and Oxygen (O).
1.3.1 Molecular Structure: An HIO molecule consists of one Hydrogen atom, one Iodine atom, and one Oxygen atom.
1.4 Ion Formation: When HIO dissociates in water, it forms a Hydrogen ion (H+) and a Hypoiodite ion (IO-). -
HIO Properties
2.1 Physical Properties of HIO
State: HIO is usually liquid
Color: Colorless
Smell: Odorless
pH Level: Neutral
2.2 Chemical Properties of HIO: HIO is a weak acid, it can react with metals to form an iodite salt and hydrogen gas. -
Common Chemical Equations Involving HIO:
Reactions with Metals [If any]
Give 5 Examples [If any]
Acid Reactions [If any]
Give 5 Examples [If any]
Reactions with Non-metals [If any]
Give 5 Examples [If any]
Reactions with Salts [If any]
Give 5 Examples -
HIO Synthesis
4.1 Laboratory Synthesis of HIO: HIO can be synthesized by reacting Iodine with water.
Give 5 Examples [If any]
4.2 Industrial Synthesis of HIO: On an industrial scale, HIO is usually synthesized by reacting Iodine with water under high pressure and temperature conditions.