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RB050 Iodine Solution

Iodine is sparingly soluble in water but readily dissolves in potassium iodide (KI) solution, forming the tri-iodide ion. A 0.01 M iodine solution is suitable for starch testing, and precautions must be taken when using other solvents. The document provides a detailed procedure for preparing aqueous iodine solutions, including safety measures and required quantities of reagents.

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RB050 Iodine Solution

Iodine is sparingly soluble in water but readily dissolves in potassium iodide (KI) solution, forming the tri-iodide ion. A 0.01 M iodine solution is suitable for starch testing, and precautions must be taken when using other solvents. The document provides a detailed procedure for preparing aqueous iodine solutions, including safety measures and required quantities of reagents.

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Recipe 50

Iodine solutions

50 Iodine solutions
Iodine is only sparingly soluble in water (~ 0.3 g/L) but it is readily soluble in aqueous potassium
iodide (KI) solution. The increased solubility is due to the formation of the tri-iodide ion, I3–, which is
in equilibrium with iodine, I2, and iodide, I –.
I2(aq) + I–(aq)⇌ I3–(aq)
The amount of potassium iodide added is not critical and more could be added if required.
The procedure will still take time even with stirring and it may be useful to leave the solution
(covered) overnight before topping up to the final volume.
The concentration of solutions decreases with storage as the vapour diffuses out of solution. Check
that the solutions produce the desired result before use in the laboratory.
A 0.01 M solution is suitable as a test reagent for starch.
For some practical activities, iodine can also be dissolved in other solvents (eg, ethanol). These
solutions will have additional hazards – consult other Hazcards and additional guidance as
appropriate.
Read this Recipe in conjunction with the following guidance:
• Hazcard 54 (and other relevant Hazcards if organic solvents are used)
• Labelling chemicals in school (Guide GL111)

Formula: I2 Solubility: sparingly soluble Molar mass: 253.80 g mol−1


(in pure water)
Mass (g) of solid iodine to be used
Concentratio Volume (cm3) of solution required Hazard
n warning
required 100 250 1000 label
0.01 M Ten-fold dilution of the 0.1 M solution -
0.1 M 8 g of KI + 2.54 g of I2 20 g of KI + 6.35 g of I2 80 g of KI + 25.38 g of I2 -

Preparing aqueous iodine solutions (in potassium iodide)


1. Wear eye protection and work in a well-ventilated room. Wear gloves.
2. Weigh out the indicated quantity of potassium iodide (KI) into an appropriate-sized beaker.
3. Moisten the potassium iodide with a few drops of water.
4. Weigh out the indicated quantity of iodine and add it to the moistened potassium iodide.
5. Add a small volume of water and stir. When no more iodine appears to dissolve, add some
more water and stir. Keep repeating this procedure until all the iodine has dissolved.
6. Pour the solution into a measuring cylinder (or laboratory jug) and dilute to the final volume.
Mix well.
• Make sure there are no bits of iodine remaining. If there are, return the solution to the
beaker and leave it on a magnetic stirrer for several minutes.
7. Pour the solution into a labelled bottle. Include hazard warning and/or control measure
information on the label if appropriate.

RB 050 - 11/24 ©CLEAPSS®


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