Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

This question concerns halogens and halogen compounds.
(a)[3]

Deduce the numbers of electrons, neutrons and protons in one atom of the chlorine isotope shown, $^{37}_{17}\text{Cl}$.

(b)[1]

State why chlorine is added to water during treatment.

(c(i))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for the reaction below.\n\n$\text{Cl}_2 + \ldots \text{KI} \rightarrow \ldots \text{KCl} + \text{I}_2$

(c(ii))[1]

Explain, in terms of halogen reactivity, why aqueous iodine does not react with aqueous potassium chloride.

(d(i))[2]

Complete the table by predicting:\n• the boiling point of fluorine\n• the density of liquid chlorine at its boiling point.

(d(ii))[2]

Predict the physical state of chlorine at $-105\,^\circ\text{C}$. Give a reason for your answer.

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