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Which one of the following has the similar physical state with water at room temperature?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Iodine” option2=”Bromine” option3=”Chlorine” option4=”Fluorine” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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\nRoom temperature is typically considered to be around 20-25\u00b0C. Water (H\u2082O) is a liquid at this temperature range and standard atmospheric pressure. Let’s examine the physical states of the given halogens (Group 17 elements) at room temperature:
\nA) Iodine (I\u2082) is a dark purple-black solid at room temperature.
\nB) Bromine (Br\u2082) is a reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. It is one of the few elements that are liquid under standard conditions.
\nC) Chlorine (Cl\u2082) is a yellowish-green gas at room temperature.
\nD) Fluorine (F\u2082) is a pale yellow gas at room temperature.
\nComparing these states, Bromine (liquid) has a similar physical state to water (liquid) at room temperature.
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\nAt room temperature (20-25\u00b0C) and standard pressure, water is a liquid. Among the given halogens, only Bromine is a liquid.
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\nThe physical states of the halogens at room temperature follow a trend based on increasing molecular size and thus increasing strength of London dispersion forces: Fluorine (gas), Chlorine (gas), Bromine (liquid), Iodine (solid), Astatine (solid, highly radioactive). This trend relates to their boiling points and melting points.
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Which one of the following has the similar physical state with water at room temperature? [amp_mcq option1=”Iodine” option2=”Bromine” option3=”Chlorine” option4=”Fluorine” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC Geoscientist – 2020 Download PDFAttempt Online Room temperature is typically considered to be around 20-25\u00b0C. Water (H\u2082O) is a liquid at this temperature range and standard atmospheric … <\/p>\n

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