Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

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

Use the information in Table 2.1 to estimate iodine’s boiling point.

(a(ii))[1]

Use the information in Table 2.1 to predict astatine’s density at room temperature and pressure.

(a(iii))[2]

Use the information in Table 2.1 to predict bromine’s physical state at +50 ^{\circ}C. Give a reason for your answer.

(b(i))[2]

Complete the word equation shown below for this reaction.\n\nbromine + potassium iodide → [BLANK] + [BLANK]

(b(ii))[1]

Explain why aqueous iodine fails to react with aqueous potassium bromide.

(b(iii))[2]

Describe a test for iodide ions. State the test used and the observation made.

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