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The group sevens non-metals get less reactive the further down the table they fall, making fluorine the most reactive and iodine least reactive. So based on this i would say that fluorine reacts fastest with iron (:

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Fluorine (F2) is the halogen that reacts fastest with iron. It is highly reactive and will readily react with iron to form iron(III) fluoride (FeF3).

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Which halogen reacts slowest with iron?

Astatine


What happens to a halogen when it reacts with iron?

Yes, the heaviest naturally occurring one.


What test could you use to find out if oxygen gas is present?

You could use spectroscopy as a definite method, or you could use an oxidizing agent that reacts with O2 (Oxygen), such as Iron, Nitric Acid, or halogen compounds.


What element does iron reacts with when it burns?

oxygen


What happen when iron reacts with salt water?

Rust ( iron hydrated oxides) are formed.

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Which halogen reacts slowest with iron?

Astatine


When added with acid which metal reacts fastest iron or magnesium?

magnesium


What is made when halogen reacts to metal?

A salt


What is a example of a chemical property?

Reacts with a halogen to form a salt.


What is a example is a chemical property?

Reacts with a halogen to form a salt.


What gas in the air reacts with iron to make it rusty?

oxygen reacts with iron and forms rust Oxygen reacts with iron to form iron oxide.


What happens to a halogen when it reacts with iron?

Yes, the heaviest naturally occurring one.


How does it show if iron reacts with hydrochloric acid?

hydrochloric acid reacts with iron when it starts bubbling , magnesium reacts more though .


What metal reacts fastest with acid?

magnesium


What test could you use to find out if oxygen gas is present?

You could use spectroscopy as a definite method, or you could use an oxidizing agent that reacts with O2 (Oxygen), such as Iron, Nitric Acid, or halogen compounds.


What reacts with iron oxide to make iron?

aluminum


Is iron react to acid?

Yes, iron reacts with acids.