Unit 12 - Group 17
Unit 12 - Group 17
Unit 12 - Group 17
2022 – 2023
Grade : AS Level
b) Explain the the relative reactivity of the elements as oxidising agents, reactions of the
elements with hydrogen, relative thermal stabilities of the hydrides .
e) Summarise the use of chlorine in water purification and industrial importance and
environmental significance of the halogens and their compounds.
GLOSSARY
Dispersion forces/London Forces – Van der Waal’s forces is a temporary
attractive force that results when the electrons in two adjacent atoms occupy
positions that make the atoms form temporary dipoles. ... Dispersion forces are
present between any two molecules (even polar molecules) when they are almost
touching.
Similarly :
Chlorine + Sodium Iodide → Iodine + Sodium Chloride
Bromine + Sodium Iodide → Iodine + Sodium Bromide
Displacement Chlorides are made by displacing the acid from its salt
NaCl(s) + conc. H2SO4(l) ——> NaHSO4(s) + HCl(g)
HBr and HI are not made this way as they are more powerful reducing
agents and are oxidised by sulphuric acid to the halogen
• H2SO4 displaces the weaker acids HCl, HBr, and HI from their salts
• as they become more powerful reducing agents down the group they can react
further by reducing the sulphuric acid to lower oxidation states of Sulphur.
Testing For Halides – conc. H2SO4
Testing For Halides – conc. H2SO4
Uses
Chlorine is used in the chlorination of water to kill bacteria. The chlorine
undergoes disproportionation.
Cl2(aq) + H2O(l) → HCl(aq) + HClO(aq)
Chloric(I) acid, HClO produced decomposes slowly to produce reactive oxygen
atoms that kill bacteria in water.
HClO → HCl + [O]
Bromine and Iodine are often used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs.
SUMMARY
Full Summary including exam style Questions
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Learning Resources
Group 17 Elements
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