Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 17

Group 17 — practice question

Chlorine is an element in Group 17 of the Periodic Table.
(a(i))[1]

Describe the colours shown by the Group 17 elements, from chlorine to iodine, at room temperature.

(a(ii))[1]

Describe how the oxidising ability of the elements chlorine to iodine compares.

(a(iii))[1]

State the observation when chlorine reacts with hydrogen.

(a(iv))[1]

Explain why the thermal stability of the hydrogen halides falls down the group.

(b(i))[1]

Define what is meant by a free radical.

(b(ii))[1]

State the condition needed for chlorine to react with $\text{C}_2\text{H}_6$ at room temperature.

(b(iii))[2]

Write two equations that represent the propagation steps in this reaction.

(c(i))[1]

Identify a reagent and conditions that can be used to convert chlorine into $\text{NaClO}$.

(c(ii))[1]

Define what is meant by disproportionation.

(c(iii))[1]

Fill in the boxes with numbers to balance the equation for the reaction of propanone with $\text{NaClO}$. $\text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_3 + \square\, \text{NaClO} \rightarrow \square\, \text{CHCl}_3 + \square\, \text{CH}_3\text{COONa} + \square\, \text{NaOH}$

(c(iv))[2]

An aqueous solution of $\text{AgNO}_3$, dissolved in ethanol, is added to aqueous $\text{CHCl}_3$. State the observation for this reaction. Explain your answer.

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