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Key Stage 3

Meaning

Iodine Solution is a solution of potassium iodide and iodine in water.

About Iodine Solution

Starch can be detected using Iodine Solution.
Method
1. A small sample of food is placed on a spotting tile.
2. A drop of Iodine Solution is added to the food sample.
3. If the Iodine solution turns from orange to blue-black then the food contains starch.
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Iodine solution is an orange liquid. When the iodine solution is added to starch the iodine solution turns from orange to blue-black.