Question 17
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C 2 and 3 only are correct
D 1 only is correct

Topics Tested

describe the colours and the trend in volatility of chlorine, bromine and iodine

use the differences in Pauling electronegativity values to predict the formation of ionic and covalent bonds (the presence of covalent character in some ionic compounds will not be assessed) (Pauling electronegativity values will be given where necessary)

explain the variations and trends in 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4 and 9.2.5 in terms of bonding and electronegativity