Iodine trifluoride facts for kids
Iodine trifluoride is a special kind of chemical compound. Think of it as a tiny building block made from two different elements: iodine and fluorine. Its chemical formula, or "secret code name," is IF3. This means it has one iodine atom and three fluorine atoms joined together. The iodine atom in this compound has a special electrical state called an oxidation state of +3.
What is Iodine Trifluoride Like?
Iodine trifluoride is a bright yellow solid. It's quite sensitive to heat! If it gets warmer than about -28°C (that's super cold, even colder than most freezers!), it starts to break apart.
Scientists make iodine trifluoride by mixing very, very cold fluorine gas with iodine. It's a tricky process because of the extreme cold needed!
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In Spanish: Trifluoruro de yodo para niños
