CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.3.3 Displacement Reactions of Halogens Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to predict halogen displacement and write the equations and observations.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • predict halogen displacement using the Group VII reactivity order
  • write balanced symbol and ionic equations for halogen displacement
  • identify colour changes when halogens react with halide solutions
  • explain why a more reactive halogen displaces a less reactive halide ion

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.3.3 Displacement Reactions of Halogens Questions question 1

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Which statement about the halogens and their compounds is correct?

A

The colour of the element gets lighter going down Group VII.

B

The elements get less dense going down Group VII.

C

When chlorine is added to sodium iodide solution, iodine is formed.

D

When iodine is added to sodium bromide solution, bromine is formed.

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