Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine are all Group VII elements.
(a(i))[2]

Describe the arrangement and motion of molecules in liquid bromine.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why bromine has a low boiling point. Use ideas about structure and bonding.

(b(i))[2]

Fluorine reacts with potassium to form the ionic compound potassium fluoride. Suggest two physical properties of potassium fluoride.

(b(ii))[1]

Construct the ionic half-equation to show the formation of potassium ions from potassium atoms.

(b(iii))[1]

Construct the ionic half-equation to show the formation of fluoride ions from fluorine molecules.

(c(i))[1]

Chlorine gas is bubbled into aqueous potassium iodide. Chlorine is an oxidising agent. Name the two products of this reaction.

(c(ii))[1]

Describe the observations made during the reaction.

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