A Level Chemistry 9701, topic 11.1
Physical properties of the Group 17 elements: past paper questions
14 Cambridge A Level Chemistry 9701 questions on Physical properties of the Group 17 elements (11.1) from 14 papers, 2023 to 2026. Mostly multiple choice. Open the paper or try a question free.
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- Questions
- 14
- Papers
- 14
- Years
- 2023 to 2026
- Total marks
- 35
- Average per question
- 2.5 marks
- Largest question
- 13 marks
By type: Multiple choice 12 · Structured 2
How hard the questions are
- Recall2
- Apply0
- Analyse2
- Not banded10
Derived from the command word Cambridge prints in each question, banded by a fixed table beside the syllabus's own definitions. A question printing no command word is unbanded: unknown, not middling.
Command words
- stateRecall3 questions
express in clear terms
- describeApply2 questions
state the points of a topic / give characteristics and main features
- explainAnalyse2 questions
set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things evident / provide why and/or how and support with relevant evidence
- completeApply1 question
- constructApply1 question
- convertApply1 question
- deduceAnalyse1 question
conclude from available information
- defineRecall1 question
give precise meaning
- showApply1 question
- writeRecall1 question
Where the questions come from
By year
- 20262
- 20253
- 20245
- 20234
By session
- May/June8
- Oct/Nov6
By paper
- Paper 112
- Paper 22
Questions on this topic
Showing 11 of 14, spread across the years. Open one to write your answer and have it marked.
- Try this questionQuestion 22May/June 2026, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark
The volatility of the halogens decreases down the group. What is the explanation for this trend?
- Try this questionQuestion 18May/June 2025, paper 11Multiple choice1 mark
Three statements about the halogens, chlorine, bromine and iodine and their compounds are listed. 1 The halogen with the highest boiling point has atoms which form the strongest bond to hydrogen.
- Try this questionQuestion 1Oct/Nov 2024, paper 11Multiple choice1 mark
In this question Q is used to represent a halogen atom. Magnesium and calcium each form a compound with chlorine and a compound with bromine.
- Try this questionQuestion 22Oct/Nov 2023, paper 11Multiple choice1 mark
In this question, Q represents an atom of chlorine, bromine or iodine. Which explanation for the variation in volatility down Group 17 is correct?
- Try this questionQuestion 22May/June 2026, paper 13Multiple choice1 mark
Concentrated sulfuric acid is added to , where X is Br, Cl or I. The element sulfur and the halogen molecule, , are two of the products made in this reaction. What is the colour of in the gaseous state?
- Try this questionQuestion 17May/June 2025, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark
Why do the halogens become less volatile as Group 17 is descended?
- Try this questionQuestion 24Oct/Nov 2023, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark
Iodine has a higher melting point than chlorine. What is the reason for this?
- Try this questionQuestion 19May/June 2025, paper 13Multiple choice1 mark
Which statement about the properties of halogens and hydrogen halides is correct?
- Try this questionQuestion 2Oct/Nov 2024, paper 21Structured13 marks
Chlorine is one of the elements in Group 17 of the Periodic Table. Describe the colours of the Group 17 elements, chlorine to iodine, at room temperature.
- Try this questionQuestion 17May/June 2023, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram
Which row shows the expected properties of the element astatine when compared to the properties of the element iodine?
- Try this questionQuestion 1May/June 2024, paper 21Structured10 marks
The elements of Group 17 are called halogens. Complete Table 1.1.