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Chemistry for Non-Specialists Course Book: Halogen reactions with iron

Description

In this demonstration experiment, iron wool is heated in the presence of chlorine gas and the vapours of bromine and iodine. Exothermic redox reactions occur, causing the iron wool to glow. Iron(III) halides (FeX3) are formed as coloured solids.

Type of Activity

group

Audience

Teacher

Age Group

14 to 18 years

Subjects

Practical chemistry Exposition Patterns in chemistry Trends in properties of materials Group 7: Halogens d-block/Transition metals and compounds Reactions involving metals Redox

CFNS Experiment 53 Halogen reactions with iron

Resource Type: Experiment

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