Hallogens Flashcards
What are the properties of the halogens
. Non-metals
. Form coloured vapours
. Poisonous
. Brittle and crumbly in their solid form
. Don’t conduct electricity
. Form diatomic molecules (contains two atoms) e.g Cl2
Which group is the halogens
Group 7
What are the trends in the halogens
. Density increases as you go down
. Melting and boiling points increase as you go down
What colour is Flourine
A yellow gas
What colour is Chlorine
Green gas
What colour is Bromine
Dark red liquid
Red/brown vapour
What colour is iodine
Dark grey solid
Purple vapour
What is the reactivity within the halogens
The reactivity falls as you go down the group
Do halogens have displacement reactions
YES !!!!
Explain the trend in reactivity within the halogens
When they react with metals, halogen atoms gain an electron. The smaller the atom the easier it is to attract this electron - so the more reactive the element will be.