Chemistry GCSE
Predicting properties
What Predicting properties means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Predicting properties
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Predictions should be based on trends in the group, such as a halogen lower down being less reactive and having a higher melting point.
Topics that use Predicting properties
- Group 7 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Diatomic molecules
- Displacement reactions
- Group 7 reactivity
- Group 7 trends
- Halide salts
- Halogens
- Intermolecular forces and physical states
- Ionic versus covalent bonding
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