Group 7: The Halogens (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards

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Group 7: The Halogens
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Colour and state of chlorine

Yellow-green gas

Colour and state of bromine

Orange-red liquid

Colour and state of iodine

Shiny grey solid

Reactivity trend in Group 7

Decreases down the group

Outer electrons in Group 7 elements

7 electrons

Melting and boiling point trend in Group 7

Increase down the group

Appearance of metal halides (salts) formed

White solids

Use of chlorine in water and pools

Disinfectant to kill bacteria

Product when chlorine dissolves in NaOH

Bleach (sodium chlorate(I), NaOCl)

Use of iodine on skin

Antiseptic to kill bacteria

Difference: antiseptic vs disinfectant

Disinfectant stronger; antiseptic safe on skin

Use of fluorides in toothpaste

Reduce dental decay

Use of silver bromide and silver iodide

Photographic film (light sensitive)

Why potassium iodide (KI) added to salt

Prevent iodine deficiency in diet

Products from electrolysis of NaCl solution

Chlorine gas, hydrogen gas, sodium hydroxide

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