(a)
The halogens chlorine, bromine and iodine are all volatile elements.
State and explain the trend in volatility down Group 17.
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A-Level CAIE Chemistry AS 11.1 Physical properties of the Group 17 elements Question Bank
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The elements in Group 17 are known as the halogens.
(a)
Between the molecules of Group 17 elements van der Waals' forces exist.
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(i)
State the trend in the relative strength of van der Waals' forces down Group 17.
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(ii)
State the physical state of each of the halogens under room conditions.
chlorine
bromine
iodine
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(a)
The elements of Group 17 are called halogens.
Complete Table 1.1.
Table 1.1
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(b)
State the trend in volatility of the halogens chlorine, bromine and iodine. Explain your answer.
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[Maximum number: 1]
Which statement describes the halogens chlorine, bromine and iodine?
A
Their bond energies decrease with increasing proton number.
B
Their first ionisation energies increase with increasing proton number.
C
They are all coloured gases at room temperature.
D
They are all good reducing agents.
[Maximum number: 2]
Copper, proton number 29, and argon, proton number 18, are elements which have different physical and chemical properties.
In the solid state, each element has the same face-centred cubic crystal structure which is shown below.
The particles present in such a crystal may be atoms, molecules, anions or cations. In the diagram above, the particles present are represented by
(a)
Explain why there is an increase in melting point from neon to xenon.
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[Maximum number: 4]
The halogens, chlorine, bromine and iodine, and their compounds, show a variety of similarities and trends in their physical and chemical properties.
(a)
(i)
Give the colours and states of chlorine, bromine and iodine at room temperature and pressure.
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(ii)
The halogens become less volatile down the group.
Explain this trend in volatility.
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[Maximum number: 1]
Magnesium shows reactions typical of a Group 2 metal.
(a)
When of is added to of in a test-tube, the solution remains orange.
Explain this observation.
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(a)
Tennessine, Ts, is an unstable man-made element. It is found below astatine, At, in Group 17. The chemical properties of Ts and its compounds have only been predicted.
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(i)
Some scientists predict that Ts has properties typical of metals like copper.
Complete Table 2.2 with:
- the predicted melting point of tennessine
- the lattice structure of solid chlorine, bromine and tennessine.
Assume that Ts has properties typical of metals like copper.
Table 2.2
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[Maximum number: 3]
Group 17 elements are commonly referred to as the halogens.
(a)
State and explain the trend in volatility of chlorine, bromine and iodine down the group.
Hydrogen gas reacts with the different halogens under different conditions.
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[Maximum number: 2]
Halogenoalkanes have been widely used as aerosol propellants, refrigerants and solvents for many years.
Fluoroethane, , has been used as a refrigerant. It may be made by reacting ethene with hydrogen fluoride.
You are to calculate a value for the C-F bond energy in fluoroethane.
(a)
By using relevant data from the Data Booklet, and your answer to (a) suggest why is responsible for damage to the ozone layer in the stratosphere whereas is not.
Both and are greenhouse gases.
The 'enhanced greenhouse effect' is of great concern to the international community.
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