Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

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

Chlorine exists as a diatomic molecule. Explain what the term diatomic means.

(b(i))[1]

What does this equation show about the relative reactivity of chlorine and bromine?

(b(ii))[1]

Aqueous potassium bromide and aqueous potassium chloride are both colourless. Predict the colour change observed when aqueous chlorine reacts with aqueous potassium bromide.

(b(iii))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for the reaction between aqueous bromine and aqueous potassium iodide.\n$\text{Br}_2 + 2\text{KI} \rightarrow$ .......... + ..........

(c)[2]

Describe a test used to identify iodide ions. test … result …

(d(i))[1]

Chlorine is used in the manufacture of PVC. Give one additional use of chlorine.

(d(ii))[2]

Explain what the term thermal decomposition means.

(d(iii))[2]

PVC is a non-biodegradable plastic. Describe two pollution problems linked to non-biodegradable plastics.

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