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Definition of I2O5
I2O5 is indeed Diiiodine Pentoxide. In English, this compound is called Iodine Pentoxide. I2O5 consists of 2 atoms of Iodine (I) and 5 atoms of Oxygen (O). The atomic mass of Iodine is 253.80994. The molecule of I2O5 includes 2 atoms of Iodine and 5 atoms of Oxygen. There is no particular ion structure in I2O5. -
Properties of I2O5
2.1 Physical properties of I2O5:
I2O5 is solid, white, and odorless. The pH level of I2O5 is not clearly defined because it does not dissolve easily in water.
2.2 Chemical properties of I2O5:
I2O5 strongly interacts with water to form iotic acid HIO3. -
Common chemical equation of I2O5:
I2O5 rarely reacts with metals, acids, non-metals, or salts. Mainly, it reacts with water to produce iotic acid. -
Synthesis of I2O5:
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of I2O5:
I2O5 can be synthesized in the laboratory by heating Iodine (I2) in Oxygen (O2).
4.2 Industrial synthesis of I2O5:
On an industrial scale, I2O5 is usually synthesized by heating Iodine with Oxygen at high pressure.