Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Unit
Inorganic Chemistry
869 practice questions
Topics covered
- The Alkali Metals85 practice questions
- The Halogens86 practice questions
- Gases in the Atmosphere86 practice questions
- Reactivity Series163 practice questions
- Extraction and Uses of Metals128 practice questions
- Acids, Alkalis and Titrations83 practice questions
- Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations156 practice questions
- Chemical Tests68 practice questions
Practice questions
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Question 61
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →This question is about electrons and halogen reactivity.
(a)[1 mark]State the charge on the ion formed when a chlorine atom gains an electron.
(b)[3 marks]Explain, in terms of electron arrangement, why chlorine is more reactive than bromine.
Question 62
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain why astatine is less reactive than bromine, in terms of atomic structure and electronic configuration.
Question 63
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The table shows some properties of Group 7 elements.
Element Colour at room temperature State at room temperature Melting point (°C) Chlorine Green Gas -101 Bromine Red-brown Liquid -7 Iodine Dark grey Solid 114 (a)[2 marks]Predict the appearance and physical state of astatine at room temperature.
(b)[2 marks]Suggest a melting point for astatine, based on the trend in the table.
Question 64
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which statement best explains why chlorine is more reactive than bromine?
- A.Chlorine has a higher nuclear charge than bromine.
- B.Chlorine has a smaller atomic radius, so its outer electrons are more strongly attracted to the nucleus.
- C.Chlorine forms positive ions more easily than bromine.
- D.Chlorine has more energy levels than bromine.
Question 65
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State what you would observe if chlorine water is added to a solution of sodium iodide. Explain your answer.
Question 66
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →This question is about how halogens react by gaining electrons.
(a)[1 mark]Describe what happens to a bromine atom when it reacts to form a bromide ion.
(b)[3 marks]Explain, using electron arrangement, why it is easier for chlorine to form an ion than bromine.
Question 67
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Iodine (I2) is a solid at room temperature, and its melting point is 114 °C. Its colour as a solid is purple-black. Astatine (At) is the element below iodine in Group 7 and has not been isolated, but its properties can be predicted from group trends.
Predict the following properties of astatine (At2) based on your knowledge of halogen group trends:
(a)[1 mark]State the physical state (solid, liquid or gas) in which astatine would exist at room temperature.
(b)[1 mark]Estimate whether the melting point of astatine would be higher or lower than that of iodine. Explain your answer.
(c)[1 mark]State and explain what colour (compared to iodine) you would expect astatine to be as a solid.
Question 68
6 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →(a)[1 mark]State the physical state and color of chlorine at room temperature.
(b)[2 marks]Describe what you would observe when chlorine gas is bubbled through a solution of potassium iodide.
(c)[2 marks]Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction in part b.
(d)[1 mark]Explain why this reaction happens in terms of the reactivity of the halogens.
Question 69
6 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →(a)[2 marks]Explain, with the aid of a balanced equation, what happens when sodium reacts with bromine.
(b)A student adds bromine water to a solution of potassium iodide in a test tube.
(i)[1 mark]State what you would observe.
(ii)[2 marks]Write a balanced equation for the reaction.
(iii)[1 mark]Explain why bromine can displace iodine in this reaction but not chlorine.
Question 70
6 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A teacher wants to compare the reactivity of chlorine, bromine and iodine using displacement reactions with metal halide solutions.
(a)[2 marks]Chlorine is bubbled into a solution of potassium bromide. The solution turns orange. Explain why this colour change occurs. Include what is formed.
(b)[2 marks]A student adds bromine water to a solution of potassium chloride. No visible change is seen. Explain this observation, referring to relative reactivity.
(c)[2 marks]State and explain which halogen is the least reactive out of chlorine, bromine and iodine.