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Physical properties of the Group 17 elements: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 11.1 Physical properties of the Group 17 elements, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q21

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark11.3 Some reactions of the halide ions11.1 Physical properties of the Group 17 elements
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 21: A solid sodium halide, NaX, is reacted with concentrated sulfuric acid. The lowest oxidation state of sulfur in the products is +4. Halogen Y2 is less volatile

  2. Q1(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark11.1 Physical properties of the Group 17 elements
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 1(a): The elements of Group 17 are called halogens. Complete Table 1.1. Table 1.1 halogen colour at 293 K chlorine bromine iodine [1]

  3. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    3 marks11.1 Physical properties of the Group 17 elements
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 1(b): State the trend in volatility of the halogens chlorine, bromine and iodine. Explain your answer. [3]

  4. Q1(a)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    1 mark11.1 Physical properties of the Group 17 elements
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 1(a)(ii): Using Fig. 1.1 identify the most volatile element in a group that contains elements in all three states of matter at room temperature and pressure. [1]
All 4 questions on Physical properties of the Group 17 elements, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q21 (1 mark): A solid sodium halide, NaX, is reacted with concentrated sulfuric acid. The lowest oxidation state of sulfur in the products is +4. Halogen Y2 is less volatile
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q1(a) (1 mark): The elements of Group 17 are called halogens. Complete Table 1.1. Table 1.1 halogen colour at 293 K chlorine bromine iodine [1]
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q1(b) (3 marks): State the trend in volatility of the halogens chlorine, bromine and iodine. Explain your answer. [3]
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q1(a)(ii) (1 mark): Using Fig. 1.1 identify the most volatile element in a group that contains elements in all three states of matter at room temperature and pressure. [1]

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