Paper 2: The Reaction Of Halogens Flashcards

1
Q

When halogens react with metals, what do they produce?

A

Compounds called metal halides

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2
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What happened when a halogen reacts with a metal or hydrogen?

A

Each halogen atoms gains on electron to complete its outer shell

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Why do elements become less reactive as you go down group 7?

A

Outer shell gets further away from nucleus
Force of attractions between nucleus and outer shell electron gets weaker
Electrons are gained less easily

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