Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

This question concerns the halogens and halogen compounds.
(a(i))[2]

Use the table to estimate the density of liquid chlorine and the boiling point of iodine.

(a(ii))[1]

Describe how the atomic radius of the halogens changes down the group.

(a(iii))[2]

State the physical state of bromine at $50^\circ\text{C}$. Give a reason for your answer.

(b)[2]

Complete the word equation for bromine reacting with an aqueous potassium salt to produce iodine and a different potassium salt.\n\nbromine + [BLANK] $\rightarrow$ iodine + [BLANK]

(c(i))[1]

Explain, using the reactivity of the halogens, why chlorine does not react with aqueous sodium fluoride.

(c(ii))[2]

Balance the equation for fluorine reacting with ammonia.\n\n$\ldots \text{NH}_3 + \ldots \text{F}_2 \rightarrow \text{N}_2 + 6\text{HF}$

(c(iii))[2]

A fluorine compound has the formula XeO$_3$F$_2$. Complete the table to work out the relative molecular mass of XeO$_3$F$_2$.

(c(iv))[1]

The compound XeO$_3$F$_2$ readily undergoes reduction. What does the term reduction mean?

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 13-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: density of chlorine: any value from 1 g/cm3 to 3 g/cm3 inclusive.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI