What are halogens
Group 7 elements
F, Cl, Br, I
State of halogens at room temperature
Fluorine gas
Chlorine gas
Bromine liquid
Iodine solid
How does reactivity change down Group 7
Reactivity decreases
Why reactivity decreases down Group 7
More shielding
Outer shell further
Harder to gain electron
What ions do halogens form
Gain 1 electron
Form negative ions
Example displacement reaction
Cl2 + 2KBr → 2KCl + Br2
Colour trend of halogens
Fluorine pale yellow
Chlorine green
Bromine red-brown
Iodine grey solid, purple vapour
Trend in boiling point down Group 7
Increases
Why boiling point increases
More electrons
Stronger intermolecular forces