CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.3.2 Appearance of the Halogens At R T P Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to identify fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine from their observed colours and states.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • recall the colours of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine
  • state the physical state of Group VII elements at room temperature and pressure
  • identify bromine as a red-brown liquid and chlorine as a green gas
  • use colour and state observations to identify an unknown halogen

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.3.2 Appearance of the Halogens At R T P Questions question 1

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Chlorine, bromine and iodine are elements in Group VII of the Periodic Table.
Which statement about these elements is not correct?

A

The colour gets darker down the group.

B

The density increases down the group.

C

They are all gases at room temperature and pressure.

D

They are all non-metals.

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