The halogens chlorine, bromine and iodine show trends in chemical and physical properties down the group. Table 3.1 shows some properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. Table 3.1 property | chlorine | bromine | iodine ---|---|---|--- colour and state at room temperature | green gas | | bond energy/kJ mol–1 | 242 | 193 | 151 electronegativity | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 formula of sodium halide | NaCl | NaBr | NaI
- (a)(i)Complete Table 3.1. [1][1]
- (a)(ii)The bond energy values in Table 3.1 refer to the X–X bond where X is the halogen. Explain the trend in the bond strength of the X—X bond in the halogens. [2][2]
- (b)Explain, with the use of an equation, how chlorine, Cl2, is used in water purification. State the role of the active species produced. [2][2]
- (c)The sodium halides in Table 3.1 also show trends in chemical properties.
- (c)(i)Identify the sodium halide that reacts with concentrated H2SO4 to form H2S. [1][1]
- (c)(ii)Identify the sodium halide that only undergoes a Brønsted-Lowry acid-base reaction with concentrated H2SO4. [1][1]
- (c)(iii)A student adds a few drops of AgNO3(aq) to a solution of NaBr(aq). State what is observed. [1][1]
- (d)Iodine monobromide, IBr, is a dark red solid that melts near room temperature. IBr reacts with propene. The mechanism for this reaction is the same as the mechanism for that of HBr with propene.
- (d)(i)Identify all the intermolecular forces that exist between molecules of IBr. [1][1]
- (d)(ii)Name the mechanism involved in the reaction of IBr with propene. [1][1]
- (d)(iii)The reaction of IBr with propene forms two structural isomers. Draw the two structural isomers shown by these molecules. [2][2]
- (d)(iv)Identify the type of structural isomerism shown by the molecules in (d)(iii). [1][1]
- (d)(v)Explain why the two structural isomers do not form in equal amounts. [2][2]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Feb/Mar 2025). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] bromine: (dark / red-)brown liquid iodine: grey / black solid
- [2] atoms larger (down the group) distance between electron pair and nucleus greater / longer bond length / lesser orbital overlap weaker attraction
- [2] Cl2 + H2O → HCl + HOCl ClO– / HOCl kills bacteria
- [1] sodium iodide / NaI
- [1] sodium chloride / NaCl
- [1] cream(-coloured) / off-white precipitate / solid forms
- [1] instantaneous dipole—induced dipole / id—id / London / dispersion (forces) AND permanent dipole—permanent dipole / pd–pd (forces)
- [1] electrophilic addition
- [2] Structure 1: CH3-CH(I)-CH2Br Structure 2: CH3-CH(Br)-CH2I
- [1] position(al) / regio- (isomerism)
- [2] secondary (carbo)(cat)ion/intermediate is more stable / [CH3CHCH2I]+ is preferred electrophile approaches with I nearest / I+ / I+ attacks first I and Br have different electronegativities / IBr is a polar molecule
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