ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9CHEMISTRYThe Periodic Table2 Marks
Question
Comment on the (i) reactivity (ii)colour(iii) physical state of group 17 elements.
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Answer
Group 17 elements or halogens:
Reactivity: Halogens are the most reactive non-metals, their reactivity decreases down the group. Fluorine is the most reactive halogen and iodine is the least reactive halogen.
Colour: Fluorine is a pale yellow gas, chlorine is a greenish-yellow gas, bromine is a reddish-brown liquid and iodine is a violet solid.
Physical state: Gaseous
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