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Which statement about the solubility of halogens is true?
Which statement about the solubility of halogens is true?
- Halogens are completely soluble in hexane but not in water.
- Halogens are non-polar molecules that are sparingly soluble in water. (correct)
- Halogens are more soluble in water than in non-polar solvents.
- All halogens are colorless in non-aqueous solvents.
What color does iodine appear in a non-aqueous solvent like hexane?
What color does iodine appear in a non-aqueous solvent like hexane?
- Colourless
- Brown
- Violet (correct)
- Orange
What is the primary reason chlorine can displace bromine in a chemical reaction?
What is the primary reason chlorine can displace bromine in a chemical reaction?
- Chlorine is a less soluble compound than bromine.
- Bromine is more reactive than chlorine.
- Chlorine is a better oxidizing agent than bromine. (correct)
- Bromine has a color that inhibits displacement reactions.
What happens to the color of a solution when excess chlorine is added to potassium iodide?
What happens to the color of a solution when excess chlorine is added to potassium iodide?
How does the reactivity of halogens change as you go down the group?
How does the reactivity of halogens change as you go down the group?
Flashcards
Solubility of Halogens
Solubility of Halogens
Halogens are non-polar molecules, making them more soluble in non-polar solvents like hexane than in water. This is because the non-polar halogen molecules can interact more favorably with non-polar solvent molecules.
Displacement Reactions of Halogens
Displacement Reactions of Halogens
The ability of a halogen to displace another halogen from its salt solution depends on its reactivity. Halogens higher up in the group are more reactive and can displace those below them.
Halogens as Oxidizing Agents
Halogens as Oxidizing Agents
Halogens are better oxidizing agents when higher on the periodic table. This means they are more likely to gain electrons and cause other species to lose electrons (be oxidized).
Halogens
Halogens
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Color of Halogens
Color of Halogens
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Study Notes
Solubility of Halogens
- Halogens are poorly soluble in water (polar solvent) but more soluble in non-polar solvents like hexane
- Halogens readily transfer to hexane when shaken with a small volume of water
- The hexane layer becomes intensely coloured if the mixture is allowed to settle
- Chlorine (Cl2) in hexane is colourless
- Bromine (Br2) in hexane is orange
- Iodine (I2) in hexane is violet
- Chlorine (Cl2) in water is colourless
- Bromine (Br2) in water is orange
- Iodine (I2) in water is brown
Displacement Reactions of Halogens
- Halogen reactivity decreases down the group
- A more reactive halogen will displace a less reactive one from its halide
- Chlorine (Cl2) is a stronger oxidising agent than bromine (Br2) or iodine (I2)
- In displacement reactions, colours are used to indicate the products. Reactions are evident by colour changes.
Reactions with Excess Halogens
- Chlorine (Cl2) with excess Potassium Chloride (KCl): No colour change
- Chlorine (Cl2) with excess Potassium Bromide (KBr): Colourless (Cl2) to Orange (Br2)
- Chlorine (Cl2) with excess Potassium Iodide (KI): Colourless (Cl2) to Brown (I2)
- Bromine (Br2) with excess Potassium Chloride (KCl): No colour change
- Bromine (Br2) with excess Potassium Bromide (KBr): No colour change
- Bromine (Br2) with excess Potassium Iodide (KI): Orange (Br2) to Brown (I2)
- Iodine (I2) with excess Potassium Chloride (KCl): No colour change
- Iodine (I2) with excess Potassium Bromide (KBr): No colour change
- Iodine (I2) with excess Potassium Iodide (KI): No colour change
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Test your knowledge on the solubility and displacement reactions of halogens. Explore how these elements interact with different solvents, and learn about their colors in various states. This quiz covers essential concepts regarding halogens in chemistry.
