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Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry

11.1Physical properties of the Group 17 elements

Physical properties of the Group 17 elements in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 11.1.1Describe the colours and volatility trend of chlorine, bromine and iodine.
  2. 11.1.2Describe and explain the trend in bond strength of the halogen molecules.
  3. 11.1.3Interpret volatility in terms of instantaneous dipole-induced dipole forces.

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  • The halogens: physical properties, bond strength and oxidising power

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Physical properties of the Group 17 elements: sample question

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Why does the boiling point of the halogens increase from chlorine to iodine?

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