C2.22 More Halogen Reactions

Question 1

Describe the relative reactivity of the halogens

Answer 1

Fluorine - most reactive
Chloride
Bromine
Iodide - least reactive

Question 2

What are the products of a reaction between hydrogen and halogens

Answer 2

They produce hydrogen halides which dissolve in water to form acidic solution

Question 3

Define a displacement reaction

Answer 3

When a more reactive substance displaces the less reactive other from one of its compounds