What is Potassium periodate?
'''Potassium periodate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is KIO<sub>4</sub>. It has [[potassium]] and [[periodate]] [[ion]]s in it. ==Properties== Potassium periodate is a white solid. It is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It is similar to [[potassium perchlorate]]. It does not dissolve good in water. It makes [[potassium iodate]] and oxygen when heated. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting potassium iodide with a strong oxidizing agent. ==Uses== It is used to find out how much potassium is in something because it is one of the few potassium compounds that do not dissolve easily in water. ==Related pages== *[[Sodium periodate]] *[[Periodic acid]] *[[Iodic acid]] [[Category:Potassium compounds]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]]