2.4- group 7-the halogens Flashcards
what are group 7 elements called
halogens
what are halogens
a group of toxic non-metals that have coloured vapours
name there properties
-low melting and boiling points which increase when going down the group
-poor conductors of heat and electricity
do halogens react with metals
yes
-they gain 1 electron so form ions with a 1- charge
will a more reactive halogen displace a less reactive halogen
yes
does the reacitivity increase or decrease when going down the group
it decreases
after a displacement reaction state the colour of a halide salt
colourless
after a displacement reaction state the colour of a bromine water
orange
after a displacement reaction state the colour of a chlorine
colourless
after a displacement reaction state the colour of a iodine water
brown