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This question is about elements in Group 7 of the periodic table.

Table 1 shows the melting points and boiling points of fluorine, chlorine, and bromine.

Table 1

ElementMelting point in °CBoiling point in °C
Fluorine-220-188
Chlorine-101-35
Bromine-759
a.

Using Table 1, determine the physical state of chlorine at −50 ∘C-50\text{ }^{\circ}\text{C}−50 ∘C. Give a reason for your answer.

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b.

Balance the equation for the reaction between iron and bromine: 2Fe+‾Br2→2FeBr32\text{Fe} + \underline{\quad}\text{Br}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{FeBr}_32Fe+​Br2​→2FeBr3​

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c.

Calculate the relative formula mass (MrM_rMr​) of iron(III) bromide, FeBr3\text{FeBr}_3FeBr3​. Relative atomic masses (ArA_rAr​): Fe=56\text{Fe} = 56Fe=56, Br=80\text{Br} = 80Br=80.

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