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Summer (May/Jun) 2026Paper 4

(a) The reaction between sodium metal and chlorine gas is investigated. Hot sodium is placed into a gas jar containing chlorine gas. White smoke containing sodium chloride is produced. The apparatus is shown in Figure 4.1. Figure 4.1 (i) Give the balanced symbol equation for this…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2025Paper 4

Group VII elements are known as the halogens. (a) (i) Halogens can be represented by the formula $ X_{2} $. State the term used to describe molecules with the formula $ X_{2} $. [1] (ii) Complete Table 5.1: • state the appearance of bromine at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p…

Spring (Feb/Mar) 2024Paper 4

(a) Answer the following questions using only the elements from this list. aluminium carbon chlorine helium iron magnesium potassium sodium Each element may be used once, more than once or not at all. Give the name of one element that: (i) contains a full outer shell of electrons…

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