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A-LevelChemistryGroup 17Feb/Mar 2025Paper 1 Q231 Mark

Which graph correctly describes a trend found in Group 17? [X represents a halogen atom.]

Agraph showing bond length in X2 decreasing as the halogen atom's period increases from Cl to I
Bgraph showing strength of van der Waals' forces increasing as the halogen atom's period increases from Cl to I
Cgraph showing boiling point of X2 decreasing as the halogen atom's period increases from Cl to I
Dgraph showing bond energy of HX decreasing as the halogen atom's period increases from Cl to I

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: graph showing strength of van der Waals' forces increasing as the halogen atom's period increases from Cl to I

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About This A-Level Chemistry Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Group 17 in A-Level Chemistry (syllabus code 9701). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry Feb/Mar 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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