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Which of the following halogens is the least reactive?
Which of the following halogens is the least reactive?
What is the name of the halide ion formed when bromine gains an electron?
What is the name of the halide ion formed when bromine gains an electron?
What is the chemical formula for the diatomic molecule formed by iodine?
What is the chemical formula for the diatomic molecule formed by iodine?
Why are noble gases considered inert?
Why are noble gases considered inert?
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Which of the following halogens is a liquid at room temperature?
Which of the following halogens is a liquid at room temperature?
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What type of bond do halogens form with other non-metals?
What type of bond do halogens form with other non-metals?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the trend in boiling points of halogens as you move down group 7?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the trend in boiling points of halogens as you move down group 7?
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Which of the following reactions is an example of a displacement reaction involving halogens?
Which of the following reactions is an example of a displacement reaction involving halogens?
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Study Notes
Halogens
- Halogens are group 7 elements.
- They are dangerous in their elemental forms.
- Fluorine: Poisonous yellow gas, highly reactive.
- Chlorine: Less reactive than fluorine; poisonous green gas.
- Bromine: Poisonous reddish-brown volatile liquid.
- Iodine: Dark gray solid forming poisonous purple vapors; antiseptic.
- Astatine and Tennessine: Not typically studied in detail.
- Halogens exist as diatomic molecules (two-atom molecules).
- They share electrons to form covalent bonds.
- Example: Chlorine (Cl₂).
- Outer shell arrangements are similar for all halogens.
- Halogens form covalent bonds with other non-metals (e.g., hydrogen, carbon).
- Creating simple molecular structures (e.g., HF, CCl₄).
Trends in Halogens
- Melting and boiling points increase as you move down the group.
- Reactivity decreases as you move down the group.
- This is because the outermost electron shell gets further from the nucleus, decreasing attraction for additional electrons.
- Larger atoms are less reactive.
Halide Ions
- A halogen that gains an electron becomes a halide ion with a 1- charge.
- Fluorine: Fluoride (F⁻)
- Chlorine: Chloride (Cl⁻)
- Bromine: Bromide (Br⁻)
- Iodine: Iodide (I⁻)
- Halides commonly form ionic compounds with alkali metals.
- Example: Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Displacement Reactions
- More reactive halogens displace less reactive halogens.
- Example: Chlorine displaces bromine from potassium bromide.
- Reaction: Cl₂ + KBr → KCl + Br₂
- Reactivity order: Fluorine > Chlorine > Bromine > Iodine.
Noble Gases
- Noble gases are group 0 elements.
- They are colorless gases.
- They have full outer electron shells.
- They are inert (don't react).
- They are monatomic (exist as single atoms).
- They are non-flammable.
- Boiling points increase going down the group.
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of halogens, the group 7 elements. This quiz covers their properties, trends, and reactivity, focusing on elements like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine. Understand how these elements form covalent bonds and their significance in chemical reactions.
