OCR A Level Chemistry A
OCR A Level Chemistry A Group 2 and the Halogens Exam Questions
Free OCR A Level Chemistry A exam questions on Group 2 and the Halogens, with mark schemes. Covers group 2 reactions and trends, halogen reactivity, displacement and tests for halide ions.
Group 2 and the Halogens exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About OCR A Level Chemistry A Group 2 and the Halogens
This topic covers two important groups.
What you need to know
- Group 2 Reactions with water and oxygen, and trends.
- Uses Calcium hydroxide in agriculture and antacids.
- Halogens Reactivity trend and displacement reactions.
- Halide tests Silver nitrate and ammonia solutions.
Common mistakes in Group 2 and the Halogens
- Mixing precipitate colours.
- Saying reactivity decreases down group 2.
- Forgetting disproportionation of chlorine.
Try three Group 2 and the Halogens exam-style questions
1. State the colour of silver bromide. (1 mark)
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Cream.
2. Explain why reactivity increases down group 2. (2 marks)
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Atomic radius and shielding increase (1), so ionisation energy decreases (1).
3. Write the reaction of chlorine with water. (1 mark)
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Cl₂ + H₂O ⇌ HCl + HClO.
Group 2 and the Halogens FAQs
What does this topic cover?
Group 2 and halogen chemistry.
What is disproportionation?
An element is oxidised and reduced in the same reaction.
Why is chlorine added to water?
To kill bacteria.
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