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1.2 The periodic table

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Question 10
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The melting points of the halogens increase going down Group 7. Which statement explains this trend?

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A

The atoms get larger, so the covalent bonds inside each molecule get stronger

B

The molecules get larger, so the forces between the molecules get stronger

C

The atoms get larger, so the covalent bonds inside each molecule get weaker

D

The molecules get larger, so the forces between the molecules get weaker

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1.2 The periodic table Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /1.2 The periodic table

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 1.2 The periodic table, covering 1.2.1 The periodic table, 1.2.2 Development of the periodic table, 1.2.3 Metals and non-metals, 1.2.4 Group 0, 1.2.5 Group 1, and 1.2.6 Group 7. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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