Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 17

Group 17 — practice question

Elements in Group 17 are known as the halogens.
(a)[3]

State and explain how the volatility of chlorine, bromine and iodine changes down the group.

(b(i))[1]

State the conditions needed for chlorine to react with hydrogen at room temperature.

(b(ii))[2]

When heated, iodine reacts with hydrogen reversibly. Give the equation for this reaction. Include state symbols.

(c(i))[1]

In this reaction, one of the reactants acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid. What is meant by the term Brønsted-Lowry acid?

(c(ii))[1]

Identify the reactant that is acting as an acid and its conjugate base. acid ............................. conjugate base .............................

(c(iii))[1]

Name the type of bond formed between $\text{H}^+$ and $\text{H}_2\text{O}$ to produce $\text{H}_3\text{O}^+$.

(c(iv))[2]

For $\text{H}_3\text{O}^+$, predict its shape and the H-O-H bond angle. shape ............................. bond angle .............................

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