Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

Chlorine undergoes reaction with sodium hydroxide. $\text{Cl}_2(g) + 2\text{NaOH}(aq) \rightarrow \text{NaCl}(aq) + \text{NaClO}(aq) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(l)$
(a)[3]

Show by calculation which reactant is in excess after $144\,\text{cm}^3$ of chlorine gas is passed into $38.0\,\text{cm}^3$ of $0.250\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ sodium hydroxide.

(b(i))[2]

Construct the equation for chlorine displacing bromine from aqueous potassium bromide.

(b(ii))[1]

Explain why bromine does not react with aqueous potassium chloride.

(b(iii))[2]

State the charge of a chloride ion and its electronic configuration.

(c)[2]

Explain why sodium chloride does not conduct electricity when solid but does conduct electricity when molten.

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