The Halogens Flashcards
Group 7 elements exist as (?) molecules
Diatomic
Intermolecular forces between halogen molecules
Induced dipole-dipole / London forces
Physical state of iodine at RTP
Solid
Physical state of bromine at RTP
Liquid
Physical state of chlorine at RTP
Gas
Physical state of fluorine at RTP
Gas
Group 7 elements are oxidising/reducing agents
Oxidising - electron acceptors
Colour of aqueous layer after mixing Cl2 and KBr
Yellow
Colour of organic layer after mixing Cl2 and KBr
Orange
Colour of organic layer after mixing I2 and KBr
Purple/Violet
Name of reaction between chlorine and water
Disproportionation
Halide ions are oxidising/reducing agents
Reducing
Halide ions are electron donors/acceptors
Donors
Name of lattice structure for halogens in the solid state
Simple covalent/molecular lattice