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The term halogen originates from 18th century scientific French nomenclature based on adaptations of Greek roots: hals (sea) or halas (salt), and gen- (to generate) --- referring to elements which produce a salt in union with a metal.
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What is the family of ' salt - producing ' elements?
Halogen is the family of salt producing elements.
Does astatine belong to the halogen family?
Yes, it is. Though rarely talked about Astatine is in the Halogen family.
What are the names of the families of the Periodic Table?
Alkali Metals Alkaline Earth Metals Transition Elements Boron Family Carbon Family Nitrogen Family Oxygen Family Halogen Family The noble Gases
What family does Iodine belon to?
The halogen family
What are the nonmetals in the halogen family?
Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine. All of the elements in the halogen family are nonmetals.
Which of the following elements belong in halogen family fluorine neon lithium bismuth?
Only Fluorine belongs in the halogen family.
What the names of all the carbon compounds?
halogen
What is the family name of bromine?
Halogen
What is the name of the family iodine belongs to?
Iodine belongs to group 17. It is in the family called the halogens.
Why are the halogen family and noble gases alike and different?
Well the halogen family is very reactive and the noble gasses are not reactive at all.
Where are the halogen family in the US?
The halogen family of elements (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine) are found pretty much everywhere on Earth.
What element is most similar to astatine?
Astatine is similar to the halogen family
