Group 7 (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Name for Group 7 elements

Halogens

Electrons in outer shell of halogens

Seven

Most reactive halogen

Fluorine

Least reactive halogen

Astatine

Molecular structure of halogens (e.g. Cl2\text{Cl}_2)

Diatomic molecules

Compounds formed when halogens react with metals

Ionic compounds

Charge of halide ions (e.g. Cl−\text{Cl}^-)

-1

Reactivity trend down Group 7

Decreases (gets less reactive)

Melting/boiling point trend down Group 7

Increases (gets higher)

Displacement reaction in halogens

More reactive halogen pushes out less reactive from compound

Halogens that chlorine can displace

Bromine and iodine

Halogens that bromine can displace

Iodine only

Colour of bromine in solution

Orange

Colour of iodine in solution

Brown

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