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8 marksChlorine

CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)

Standard reduction potentials are given for halogens (Cl2, Br2, I2) and thiosulphate reaction pathways.

Use the given redox potential values to explain the similarities and differences in the behaviour of the halogens with the thiosulphate (S2O3 2-) ion.

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  1. 6(a)Explain how the temperature determines the products of the reaction between chlorine and aqueous sodium hydroxide, using equations to illustrate your answer.[9 marks]
  2. 6(c)Describe how silver nitrate solution can be used to distinguish among the halide ions Cl-, Br- and I-.[3 marks]

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