A student tests an unknown halogen solution, X. X is chlorine, bromine or iodine.
| Potassium halide solution | Observation when X is added |
|---|---|
| Potassium bromide | No reaction |
| Potassium iodide | A reaction occurs |
Explain which halogen X is.
Explain the trend in reactivity down Group 7 in terms of atomic structure.
82 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.