C10 - The halogens Flashcards
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How does electronegativity change down group 7
Decreases due to more shielding
How does boiling points change down the group
Increases due to more VDW’s
How does oxidising ability change in halogens
Decreases down the group
What is the reducing ability of halides
Iodide is the strongest, fluoride weakest
NaCl + H2SO4 ->
Steamy fumes of HCL
NaBr + H2SO4
Hbr and Fumes of Br2.
NaI + H2SO4 ->
HI, fumes of I2, sulfur, H2S gas
Test for halide ions involves
Acidified AgNO3
Why is acid used in the halide test
To remove carbonate or hydroxide ions
Positive halide test for Cl- with AGNO3 produces
White precipitate
Positive halide test for Br- with AGNO3 produces
Cream precipitate
Positive halide test for I- with AGNO3 produces
Yellow precipitate
Ammonia test + AgCl
Dissolves in dilute NH3
Ammonia test and AgBr
Dissolves in concentrated NH3
Ammonia test and AgI
AgI is insoluble
Reaction of chlorine and water
Cl2 + H2O -> HClO + HCL
Role of HCLO
Weak bleach that kills bacteria
Reaction of chlorine in sunlight
Cl2 + H2O -> 2HCL + 0.5O2
Reaction of chlorine and dilute cold NaOH
Cl2 + 2NaOH -> NaCl + NaClO + H2O
Why is chlorine added to drinking water despite being toxic
Health benefits outweigh the risks