What is Zinc iodide?
'''Zinc iodide''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is ZnI<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[zinc]] and [[iodide]] [[ion]]s. == Properties == Zinc iodide is a colorless solid. It dissolves in water. It reacts with [[base (chemistry)|bases]] to make [[zinc hydroxide]]. It is a [[reducing agent]]. When it is [[oxidation|oxidized]] it makes [[iodine]]. == Preparation == It is made by reacting zinc with iodine. == Uses == It is opaque (not clear) to [[X-ray]]s. It can be used as a stain in microscope slides. == Related pages == *[[Zinc fluoride]] *[[Zinc bromide]] *[[Zinc chloride]] [[Category:Zinc compounds]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]]