Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

Table 2.1 lists several properties of the halogens.
(a(i))[1]

Use the information in Table 2.1 to estimate the melting point of bromine.

(a(ii))[1]

Use the information in Table 2.1 to estimate the density of iodine at room temperature and pressure.

(a(iii))[2]

Use the information in Table 2.1 to predict the physical state of chlorine at $-10\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. State a reason for your answer.

(b(i))[1]

Choose the word that best describes this kind of chemical reaction.

(b(ii))[1]

Explain why aqueous iodine does not react with aqueous potassium chloride.

(c)[1]

Complete the diagram in Fig. 2.1 so that it shows the electronic configuration of a chlorine atom.

(d)[2]

Describe a test for chlorine. Include both the test and the observations.

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