Q1 : (a)bromine is obtained from bromide ions in sea water.

Sea water is concentrated by

evaporation .Chlorine gas is bubbled through the solution. Chlorine oxidizes the bromide ion to
bromine.
i-

Complete the equation

Cl2 + ----Br_
ii-

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+ -----------

Explain using the idea of electron transfer why the bromide ion is oxidized by
chlorine

The bromide ion is oxidized

because_____________________________________________________
Chlorine is oxidizing agent
because______________________________________________________
(b)Name a reagent that can be oxidized by bromine molecules.

The reactivity series can be written as a list of ionic equations.

...... ...... + ...... most reactive metal : the best reductant (reducing agent)
Zn Zn2+ + 2e
Fe Fe2+ + 2e
Pb Pb2+ + 2e
Cu Cu2+ + 2e
Ag Ag+ + e
(iii) Explain why the positive ions are likely to be oxidants (oxidising agents).
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(iv) Deduce which ion is the best oxidant (oxidising agent).

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(v) Which ion(s) in the list can oxidise lead metal?
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