Group VII A & Group VII B Flashcards
The Halogen family
Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), Iodine (I), Astatine (At)
Halogen is derived from 2 greek words meaning ?
sea salt
who suggested the word Halogen
Berzelius
Physical state of fluorine
pale yellow gas
physical state of chlorine
greenish-yellow gas
physical state of bromine
reddish-brown gas liquid
physical state of iodine
black solid
most active family or group of nonmetals in the periodic table
halogens
why is there a gradual transition of the physical states of the halogens
as the atomic radius increases, the outermost electrons get further away from the influence of the nucleus
why are halogens have high reactivity
bcos they are beside the noble gases, can achieve noble gases configuration by adding one electron
the free state of halogens
exist as diatomic molecules
Fluorine occurs as?
Fluorite (CaF[3]) and Cryolite (Na[3]AlF[6]
commercial use of Iodine
Sodium Iodate (NaIO[3])
Where can we find chlorine
large quantities as sodium chloride in sea water and inland deposits
most important property of the halogens
they reduce and promote oxidation of some other substance
best oxidizing agent
fluorine
halogens that can be used as reducing agents
the two heaviest halides