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The elements in the halogen family are in group 7 and thus have 7 valence electrons. They are very reactive because the want an additional electron to complete the octet. They can get this additional electron by reacting with another element willing to donate that electron. A perfect example is an element from group 1 or 2 (alkali or alkali earth) which wants to donate an electron.
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∙ 15y agoBecause if the alkali metals lose electrons easily and the halogens gain electrons easily they react violently.
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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.
Why are elements in family 1 very reactive?
Their ionization potentials are very low.
An element that is a very reactive gas is most likely a member of the what?
Chlorine is the most reactive gas element. Chlorine is in the halogen family.
Are the elements in group 18 reactive?
all the elements of group 18 are Nobel gases. They are very very less reactive.
What are elements that gain or lose 1 electron when they react?
The Halogen family (which consists of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine) have 7 valance electrons. I know that the atoms of these elements only need to GAIN 1 electron to fill their outtermost energy level.
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.
How reactive is the halogen group?
The halogens are the most reactive non-metals. They need only 1 additional electron to complete their octet.
Is halogen the most stable element in the periodic chart?
No, halogens are very reactive elements.
Is it easy for halogens to form compounds?
Yes. They're very reactive, with fluorine (a halogen) being the most reactive of all elements.
What are some Characteristics of bromines family?
Bromine's family is the Halogen family. They are a group of non-metals that are very reactive.
Family characteristics of bromine?
Bromine is a halogen. The Halogens are very reactive non-metals.
The halogen family is made up of a group of very active?
elements
What family is very reactive group of mostly nonmetal whos Atoms have 7 balons electrons?
Halogen
What is a very reactive group of mostly nonmetals?
halogen
Why are elements in family 1 very reactive?
Their ionization potentials are very low.
An element that is a very reactive gas is most likely a member of the what?
Chlorine is the most reactive gas element. Chlorine is in the halogen family.
What family is a very reactive group of mostly nonmetals where atoms gain or share one electron in chemical reactions?
This family is the halogen group: F, Cl, Br, I, At, Uus.
