Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry
Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Group 7 (Halogens) Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Group 7 (Halogens), with mark schemes. Covers halogen properties, trends and displacement reactions.
Group 7 (Halogens) exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 2: Inorganic Chemistry, including Group 7 (Halogens). Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Group 7 (Halogens)
This sub-topic covers the halogens.
What you need to know
- Properties Colours and states.
- Trend Reactivity decreases down the group.
- Displacement A more reactive halogen displaces a less reactive one.
Common mistakes in Group 7 (Halogens)
- Saying iodine displaces chlorine.
- Wrong colours.
Try two Group 7 (Halogens) exam-style questions
1. State the colour of chlorine. (1 mark)
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Pale green.
2. Write the ionic equation for chlorine and bromide. (1 mark)
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Cl₂ + 2Br⁻ → 2Cl⁻ + Br₂.
Group 7 (Halogens) FAQs
What does this cover?
Halogen properties and displacement.
Why does reactivity decrease down the group?
The outer shell is further from the nucleus, so gaining an electron is harder.
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