Oxidising Ability of the Halogens Flashcards
1
Q
when halogens react with other elements theey tend to gain
A
an electron
2
Q
what type of reaction is a halogen becoming a halide
A
redox
3
Q
why can fluorine displacement reactions not take ppl r in aqueous solution
A
the fluroine will react with the water
4
Q
whats a displacement reaction
A
when a more reactive element replaces a less reactive element
5
Q
whats the most powerful oxidising agent
A
fluorine
6
Q
describe trend of oxidising ability down group 7
A
decreases
