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Q: Why is chlorine called reactive non metals?
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What are some elements that contain the most reactive non metals?

Fluorine is the single most reactive nonmetal, with oxygen and chlorine close behind.


Name the most reactive family of non-metals?

Halogens: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine.


Where are the most reactive non metals?

The most reactive non metals are Halogens which may combine most of the metals as well as non metals.


Which is the most active nonmetal out of argon chlorine potassium or selenium?

chlorine is more reactive than selenium. Chlorine needs one electron to form octet whereas selenium needs two.


Is chlorine a non-reactive metal?

NO!!! Chlorine is a highly reactive poisonous green gas.


Is chlorine a very reactive non-metal or a very non-reactive non-metal?

"very reactive"


Which is a reactive nonmetals?

The halogen Group are reactive non-metals. Also oxygen in the air is a very reactive gas. Besides inhaling it to react with animal life /humans, it also reacts with metals and form many oxides.


what is the most reactive (non-metals) group in the periodic table?

the most reactive (non-metals) group in the periodic table is GROUP 17+they are all reactive


What is a very reactive non metals?

The highly reactive non-metals are in the halogen group. They just need one more electron to fill the octet. Therefore they are highly reactive. For example fluorine and chlorine. And the highly reactive metals are placed in the first group (alkali metals). For example Sodium and potassium.


Why Chlorine is very reactive non metals?

Chlorine is a very reactive nonmetals because this element don't form any known chemical compound and need only one electron to achieve a noble gas configuration.


Are gold and platinum reactive metals?

Gold and platinum are less reactive metals but not absolutely non-reactive.


Which group contains the most reactive non metals?

The Halogens are most reactive non-metals. They have the most tendency to accept electrons in their respective periods. The Halogen family comprises of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine