Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 17

Group 17 — practice question

The physical properties of Period 3 elements and their compounds follow trends.
(a(i))[3]

On Fig. 2.1, draw a graph showing the melting points of the first five elements in Period 3.

(a(ii))[3]

Complete Table 2.1 with the details for sodium chloride and phosphorus(V) chloride.

(b(i))[2]

Tennessine, Ts, is an unstable man-made element. It lies below astatine, At, in Group 17. The chemistry of Ts and its compounds has only been predicted. Suggest an equation for the reaction of NaTs and $\text{Br}_2$. Assume that Ts follows the same patterns as the other elements in Group 17. Explain your answer.

(b(ii))[2]

Complete Table 2.2 with the predicted melting point of tennessine and the lattice structure of solid chlorine, bromine and tennessine. Assume that Ts has properties typical of metals like copper.

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