Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

The table gives some properties of five halogens.
(a(i))[3]

Fill in the table by predicting: • the melting point of chlorine • the density of liquid fluorine at its boiling point • the colour of astatine.

(a(ii))[2]

State the state of bromine at $0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. Give an explanation.

(b)[2]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to display the electron arrangement in a molecule of chlorine. Show only the outer shell electrons.

(c(i))[1]

Describe how the number of nucleons changes during this decay.

(c(ii))[1]

One statement about isotopes is wrong. Tick the box that contains the incorrect statement.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Melting point of Cl from -215 to -30 ^{\circ}C, inclusive

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