F = #9, 9 electrons 1s2, 2s2, 2p5
Cl = #17 , 17 electrons 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p5
Notice both end in s2, p5. That is why they have similar properties.
Both only need 1 electron to complete the octet ( s2 p6 in the outer shell, very stable)
halogens
Group 18
The elements with the electron configurations that end in ns 2 and np 5 are halogens, group VII A elements.
The elements with the electron configurations that end in ns 2 and np 5 are halogens, group VII A elements.
The electron configurations of all the elements in a group have the same number of valence electrons. Valence electrons are the electrons found in the outermost shell of an element.
7A
Elements with similar electron configurations are placed in the same group.
Group 18
The elements with the electron configurations that end in ns 2 and np 5 are halogens, group VII A elements.
The elements with the electron configurations that end in ns 2 and np 5 are halogens, group VII A elements.
All halogens or group 17 elements.
7A
The electron configurations of all the elements in a group have the same number of valence electrons. Valence electrons are the electrons found in the outermost shell of an element.
The core of the configuration is the same for all elements in a group, the outer shell electrons are also arranged similarly.
The electron configurations of the elements in each main group are regular and consistent:the elements in each group have the same number of valence electrons.
They are all members of the noble gas group (group 18).
All elements in group 1 have 1 valence electron.
group 13 or IIIA