C2 1.4 Displacement of Halides
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Displacement of halides

Hazards and their descriptions are shown below to help you complete the
activity.

flammable
can catch fire easily
biohazard
contains dangerous organisms such as bacteria
irritant
can irritate eyes, skin, and lungs
corrosive
may dissolve or burn materials, including skin
toxic
can be poisonous and possibly lethal
explosive
may explode
harmful
can hurt eyes and skin
Hints for writing word equations:

General equation for Group 7 displacement reactions:

more reactive halogen + compound less reactive halogen + new compound

For example:

chlorine + potassium iodide iodine + potassium chloride