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2017 O Level Chem P1 Q23 — Periodic Table / Reactivity Trends Solution

Periodic Table / Reactivity Trends 2017 O Level Pure Chemistry · Paper 1 · Q23

Question

Which pair of elements, when reacted together, would give the most violent reaction?
  1. Acaesium and fluorine
  2. Blithium and iodine
  3. Cpotassium and bromine
  4. Dsodium and chlorine
Correct answer: A

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Explanation

Answer: A. Reactivity of Group I metals increases down the group and reactivity of Group VII halogens increases up the group, so the most violent reaction is between the most reactive metal and the most reactive halogen.

Caesium (low in Group I) and fluorine (top of Group VII) give the most violent reaction.

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