Physical properties of halogens

Appearance and state at room temperature:

• Pale yellow gas

Volatility:

• Gas

Solubility in water:

• Reacts with water

Solubility in organic solvents:

• Soluble

Appearance and state at room temperature:

• Green gas

Volatility:

• Gas

Solubility in water:

• Slightly soluble to give a pale green solution

Solubility in organic solvents:

• Soluble to give a pale green solution

Appearance and state at room temperature:

• Dark red liquid

Volatility:

• Liquid quickly forms brown gas on warming

Solubility in water:

• Slightly soluble to give a red-brown solution

Solubility in organic solvents:

• Soluble to give a red solution

Appearance and state at room temperature:

• Shiny black solid

Volatility:

• Sublimes on warming to give a purple vapour

Solubility in water:

• Barely soluble, gives a brown solution

Solubility in organic solvents:

• Soluble to give a violet solution