halogens facts Flashcards
what is the state and appearance at rtp of flourine
gas, pale yellow gas
what is the state and appearance at rtp of chlorine
gas, pale green gas
what is the state and appearance at rtp of bromine
liquid, dark red-brown (gives off an orange vapour)
what is the state and appearance at rtp of iodine
solid, dark grey (sublimes to a purple gas if heated)
what is the appearance of chlorine in a non polar solvent
pale green solution highly soluble
what is the appearance of bromine in a non polar solvent
red solution highly soluble
what is the appearance of iodine in a non polar solvent
purple solution highly soluble
what is the appearance of chlorine in a polar solvent
very pale yellow, poor solubility
what is the appearance of bromine in a polar solvent
orange solution poor solubility
what is the appearance of iodine in a polar solvent
brown solution poor solubility
definition of an oxidising agent
something that triggers an oxidation reaction
definition of oxidation
the loss of electrons in a reaction
definition of reduction
the gain of electrons in a reaction
What are the uses of chlorine in industry
Production of polymers e.g. PVC.
Production of Dyes, medicines and other organic molecules.
