Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

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

Complete the table so that you can estimate the boiling point of chlorine and the density of iodine.

(a(ii))[1]

Describe how the melting points of the halogens change down the group.

(a(iii))[1]

Predict the physical state of bromine at $-20^{\circ}\text{C}$.

(a(iv))[1]

Which one of the following is most likely to be the colour of fluorine? Tick one box.

(b(i))[2]

Complete the word equation for the reaction shown: chlorine + [BLANK] → iodine + [BLANK].

(b(ii))[1]

Explain, using ideas about the reactivity of the halogens, why no reaction occurs.

(b(iii))[1]

State one use of chlorine.

(c(i))[1]

Explain why dilute hydrochloric acid should not be used to acidify the solutions.

(c(ii))[3]

Complete the table to show the expected observations when aqueous silver nitrate is added to solutions containing chloride ($\text{Cl}^-$) and iodide ($\text{I}^-$) ions.

(d)[2]

Complete the table to calculate the relative molecular mass of $\text{C}_6\text{H}_4\text{Cl}_2$. Use your Periodic Table to help you.

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This 15-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: boiling point for chlorine: any value from -180 ^{\circ}C to +50 ^{\circ}C inclusive

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