What is Iodate?
'''Iodate''' is an [[ion]]. Its chemical formula is IO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>. The iodine is in the +5 [[oxidation state]]. It can be made by [[reduction (chemistry)|reduction]] of [[periodate]]. They are similar to [[chlorate]]s. They react with [[acid]]s to make [[iodic acid]]. They are [[salt]]s of iodic acid. An example would be [[sodium iodate]]. ==Related pages== *[[Iodine compounds]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Iodine compounds]] [[Category:Ions]]