Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

The elements in Group VII of the Periodic Table are known as the halogens.
(a)[1]

Explain why the elements in Group VII have similar chemical properties.

(b(i))[1]

Describe what you observe in this reaction. $\text{Cl}_2(g) + 2\text{I}^-(aq) \rightarrow \text{I}_2(aq) + 2\text{Cl}^-(aq)$

(b(ii))[1]

Use the equation to show that oxidation occurs in this reaction.

(b(iii))[1]

Use the equation to show that reduction occurs in this reaction.

(c)[2]

Describe the chemical test used for chlorine gas. Give both the test and the observation.

(d(i))[2]

The pressure of chlorine is increased. Describe and explain the change in the rate of this reaction.

(d(ii))[2]

Iron(III) chloride can act as a catalyst in some reactions. Explain how a catalyst increases the rate of a reaction.

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