Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

The structural diagrams of four substances, C, D, E and F, are shown.
(a(i))[1]

Which of C, D, E or F is in the gaseous state at room temperature?

(a(ii))[1]

What kind of bonding is found in substance E?

(a(iii))[1]

Which of C, D, E or F is soluble in water?

(a(iv))[1]

Which of C, D, E or F conducts electricity in the solid state?

(b)[1]

The halogens have molecules that contain two atoms. What name is given to molecules with only two atoms?

(c)[1]

What does the symbol $\rightleftharpoons$ mean?

(d(i))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for this reaction. $…… + 2\text{KI} \rightarrow \text{I}_2 + ……\text{KCl}$

(d(ii))[1]

Aqueous iodine is mixed with aqueous potassium chloride, but no reaction occurs. Suggest, in terms of chemical reactivity, why there is no reaction.

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