Halogens Element

The halogens are five non-metallic elements found in group 7 of the periodic table. The term "halogen" means "salt-former" and compounds containing halogens are called "salts". All halogens have 7 electrons in their outer shells, giving them an oxidation number of -1. The halogens exist, at room temperature, in all three states of matter:

• Solid- Iodine, Astatine

• Liquid- Bromine

• Gas- Fluorine, Chlorine

The Halogens are:

• Fluorine

• Chlorine

• Bromine

• Iodine

• Astatine

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