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Identify the physical appearances of the halogens at room temperature and pressure: chlorine is a pale yellow-green gas, bromine is a red-brown liquid, and iodine is a grey-black solid.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceThe Periodic TableCore content

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Identify the physical appearances of the halogens at room temperature and pressure: chlorine is a pale yellow-green gas, bromine is a red-brown liquid, and iodine is a grey-black solid

  • This point belongs to Group VII properties, especially Group VII properties outcomes.
  • You need to be able to identify the physical appearances of the halogens at room temperature and pressure: chlorine is a pale yellow-green gas, bromine is a red-brown liquid, and iodine is a grey-black solid.
  • The key ideas to know are State, Identify, and Describe.
  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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StateIdentifyDescribe

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Physical States of Halogens

At room temperature, the halogens exhibit different physical states and colors.

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    Identify the physical state and color of chlorine, bromine, and iodine at room temperature.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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