Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 17 Elements

IMPORTANT

Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 17 Elements: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electron Gain Enthalpy of Halogens, Electronegativity of Halogens, Electronic Configuration of Halogens, Ionisation Energy of Halogens, Physical Properties of Group 17 Elements and, Colors of Halogens

Important Questions on Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 17 Elements

HARD
IMPORTANT

The correct increasing order of the magnitude of enthalpies of formation for alkali metal halides is:

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

The property of halogens which is not correctly matched is

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

In liquid CCl4, which of the following has maximum solubility

EASY
IMPORTANT

Arrange the following in the order of property indicated for each set: M-F, M-Cl, M-Br, M-I - decreasing ionic character.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Arrange the following in the order of property indicated for each set: F2,Cl2,Br2,I2-increasing bond energy.

EASY
IMPORTANT

The colour deepens from fluorine iodine in halogen family. Explain.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Name the elements which are collectively known as halogens. Write the general electronic structures of halogen atoms.

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

Name the halogen with the lowest ionization energy.

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

Why do halogens exist as diatomic molecules ?

EASY
IMPORTANT

Electron gain enthalpies of halogens are largely negative. Give reason.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fluoride ion has higher hydration enthalpy than chloride ion. Give reasons.

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

Iodine is more soluble in KI than in water. Why ?

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

F2 has lower bond dissociation enthalpy than Cl2. Why?

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

Bond dissociation energy of F2 is less than that of Cl2. Explain.

EASY
IMPORTANT

The negative value of electron gain enthalpy is less for fluorine than for chlorine. Give reason.

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

Electron gain enthalpies of halogens are largely negative. Give reasons.

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

Which of the following orders is not in accordance with the property stated against it?

EASY
IMPORTANT

Explain the variation of melting and boiling points of group 17 elements down the group.

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

The highest bond enthalpy is shown by halogen