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GCSE Chemistry (combined Higher) > Paper 2: The Reaction Of Halogens > Flashcards

Paper 2: The Reaction Of Halogens Flashcards

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When halogens react with metals, what do they produce?

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Compounds called metal halides

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

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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?

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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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GCSE Chemistry (combined Higher) (38 decks)

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