The Elements: Iodine

The Elements

by Leon Gray

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.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

Leon Gray has written books for children on many subjects, from science and geography to world issues. He lives in Scotland.

Reviews

[J.M. Hushour · Rating 4 out of 5]

Iodine's restorative properties are perhaps best reflected in the eponymous song by Leonard Cohen. Iodine doubles as both curative and repugnant metaphor for wantonness and crass desire. One is uncertain what to make of Cohen's valence-shell lamentations.