Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

This item is about the Periodic Table.
(a)[1]

State the name assigned to Group VII elements.

(b)[1]

State which Group VII element is the most reactive.

(c)[2]

Give iodine’s physical state and colour at room temperature and pressure. state colour

(d(i))[2]

Write the ionic equation for this reaction.

(d(ii))[3]

Calculate the enthalpy change, $\Delta H$, for the reaction by using the bond energies in Table 6.1. Find the total energy needed to break the bonds in 1 mol of I$_2$(g) and 1 mol of Br$_2$(g). Find the total energy given out when the bonds in 2 mol of IBr(g) are formed. Calculate the enthalpy change, $\Delta H$, for the reaction. Your answer must show a sign.

(e(i))[2]

Give two observations made when sodium is added to water.

(e(ii))[1]

State the final colour shown by the thymolphthalein in the solution.

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