CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.3.4 Predict the Properties of Other Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to extrapolate halogen colour, state, reactivity and displacement from the Periodic Table.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • extrapolate Group VII physical properties to astatine and newly discovered elements
  • predict physical state and colour from position down the group
  • identify the least reactive Group VII element from periodic position
  • use halogen trends to predict displacement ability of heavier or hypothetical elements

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.3.4 Predict the Properties of Other Questions question 1

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Astatine is an element in Group VII of the Periodic Table. It has only ever been produced in very small amounts.

What are the likely properties of astatine?

colour

state

reaction with aqueous
potassium iodide

black

solid

no reaction

dark brown

gas

brown colour

green

solid

no reaction

yellow

liquid

brown colour

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