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QUESTION about halogens
« on: February 23, 2016, 04:12:58 PM »
Why is the statement false?
Iodine liberates free bromine from a solution of bromide ion.

I assume that it's because Br is a better oxidizing agent than I, it would be easier for Br to gain electrons rather than losing e-. Is this valid?
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Re: QUESTION about halogens
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2016, 05:54:29 PM »
Yes, that's more or less the correct answer. Activities of halogens go like F > Cl > Br > I.
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