SC17c Halogen Reactivity Flashcards
1
Q
displacement reaction?
A
A more reactive element takes the place of a less reactive element in an ionic compound
2
Q
Chlorine + Sodium bromide →
A
Bromine + Sodium chloride
3
Q
why is chlorine more reactive than bromine?
A
they are trying to get a full outer shell by gaining a electron and as chlorines outer shell is closest to the nucleus it has the strongest force of attraction so gains a electron easier
