Definition

1. Noun:
   • A soluble crystalline acid; used as a reagent and disinfectant: Iodic acid is a specific chemical compound with the formula HIO₃. It is characterized by being soluble in water and forming crystals. Its primary uses are in chemical laboratories as a testing agent (reagent) and as a substance that kills microorganisms (disinfectant).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The laboratory ordered a new supply of iodic acid for the oxidation experiments.
  • Due to its oxidizing properties, a dilute solution of iodic acid can act as an effective disinfectant.

Advanced Usage

• In chemical synthesis: Iodic acid is often used to oxidize other compounds in controlled reactions.
  • The chemist used iodic acid to oxidize the alcohol to the corresponding aldehyde.
• In analytical chemistry: It serves as a standard or reagent in titration procedures.
  • The concentration of the reducing agent was determined by titration with iodic acid.

Variants and Related Words

• Iodate (n): A salt or ester of iodic acid, typically containing the IO₃⁻ anion.
  • Potassium iodate is a common food additive.
• Periodic acid (n): A related, stronger oxyacid of iodine with the formula H₅IO₆.

Synonyms

• HIO₃: The chemical formula for iodic acid, used as a precise synonym in scientific contexts.
• Iodic(V) acid: A systematic name specifying the oxidation state of iodine.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Iodic acid solution: Refers to the compound dissolved in water, which is the typical form used in applications.
  • The protocol calls for a 5% iodic acid solution.
• Oxidizing acid: A descriptive phrase categorizing iodic acid based on its chemical behavior.
  • Handle iodic acid with care as it is a strong oxidizing acid.

Noun

1. a soluble crystalline acid; used as a reagent and disinfectant