Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

The table lists the properties of several Group VII elements.
(a(i))[2]

Use this information to determine the physical state of fluorine at room temperature and to estimate the boiling point of chlorine.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why chlorine has a density that is much smaller than the densities of bromine and iodine.

(b(i))[1]

Why is chlorine put into water?

(b(ii))[1]

State one important industrial use of water.

(c)[2]

Balance this chemical equation: $\ldots\text{P} + \ldots\text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{PCl}_3$.

(d)[2]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show the electron arrangement in one chlorine molecule. Show only outer-shell electrons.

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