What happens when someone mixes Glycerin and water and iodine crystal together?

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korosh23 · Answer

In my opinion the water and Glycerin dissolve in each other since they are both polar. Iodine is non-polar covalent, but does it bring any change to this mixture. 

Does any colour appear?

Chemists please help!   :)

abb0t · Answer

I would think they all dissolve in water, including the iodine.

Definitely a reaction between the glycerol and water, since they are both polar. Iodine crystal is generally used as a sort of catalyst for polymerization, so I am guessing you form some type of polymer here. 
Not sure about color.

abb0t · Answer

For instance, you can have a polymer synthesis using glycerol to form starch. And iodine is a great indicator for detecting starch

korosh23 · Answer

Iodine is a non-polar and water and glycerin are both polar. Then how can a polar and non-polar dissolve?

korosh23 · Answer

It is not possible.

abb0t · Answer

Of course it is. If you take liquid iodine and water, you will form a hypoiodite solution. 
As you should know, iodine is naturally present in water. 

But, since you seem to be the expert chemist here, I won't explain more.

korosh23 · Answer

I am just a grade 11 student. :)

Thank you for your help!