09. the Reactivity of the halogens

The Halogens

Outcomes:- to determine the reactivity of the halogens based on observations of reactions.

- to explain the reactivity of the halogens based on their electronic structure.

Additional information to help you can be found here: BBC Bitesize: The halogens

Activity: carry out the experiment as outlines on the attached instruction sheet. Use the results of the experiment to explain the reason behind the observed pattern in the activity of the halogens.

Next Lesson: The (Re)activity series