4.2.2 - halogen displacements Flashcards
1
Q
what displaces what?
A
more reactive halogens can displace less reactive halogens from their compounds
2
Q
why can chlorine displace bromine?
A
chlorine is more reactive than bromine
3
Q
what colour is aqueous Chlorine
A
colourless
4
Q
what colour is aqueous Bromine
A
yellow
5
Q
what colour is aqueous Iodine
A
brown
6
Q
what type of reaction are all Halogen displacement reactions
A
redox reactions
7
Q
the more reactive halogen atom does what to the halide ion in the salt?
A
the more reactive halogen atom steals an electron from the halide ion in the salt
