Both fluorine, chlorine and bromine are Group VII elements in the periodic table. (a) To which period of the periodic table does bromine belong? Explain your answer. (b) Draw an electron diagram of the compound formed between fluorine and chlorine, showing electrons in the outermost shells only. (c) Sodium reacts with chlorine to form sodium chloride. (i) Finish the following diagram to show the structure of sodium chloride. # (ii) Explain why solid sodium chloride is brittle.

Both fluorine, chlorine and bromine are Group VII elements in the periodic table. (a) To which period of the periodic table does bromine belong? Explain your answer. (b) Draw an electron diagram of the compound formed between fluorine and chlorine, showing electrons in the outermost shells only. (c) Sodium reacts with chlorine to form sodium chloride. (i) Finish the following diagram to show the structure of sodium chloride. # (ii) Explain why solid sodium chloride is brittle.

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Chapter4: Forces Between Particles

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