halogens trends and reactions Flashcards
are all group 7 elements metals or non-metals?
non metals
how many electrons are in their outer energy level?
7
halogens forming molecules consisting of 2 atoms, what are these joined by?
covalent bonds
what happens to melting and boiling points as we move down group 7?
increase
if an element’s boiling points are lower than 20 degrees (room temp), what state are they at room temp
gas
if an elements melting point is higher than 20 degrees, but lower than 20 degrees, what are they at room temp?
liquid
if an elements melting and boiling point are both higher than 20 degrees, what state are they at room temp?
solid
what is rmm?
relative molecular mass
what is a negative electron attracted to?
positive charge in atoms nucleus?
do halogens get more reactive as we move down the table?
yes