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Explain the trend in oxidising ability of halogens.
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Group 7(17), the halogens
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Halogen trends and displacement
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Explain the trend in oxidising ability of halogens
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Quick student answer
Which of the following halogens has the highest oxidising ability?
Direct answer
Fluorine (F₂) has the highest oxidising ability among the halogens.
Key terms
- Oxidising agent: A substance that gains electrons in a chemical reaction and is reduced.
- Electronegativity: A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.
Common trap
Confusing oxidising and reducing agents: Remember that oxidising agents gain electrons and are reduced, while reducing agents lose electrons and are oxidised.
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