Chemistry
Fluorine, Chlorine and Bromine are put in one group on the basis of their similar properties.
(i) What are those similar properties ?
(ii) What is the common name of this group or family ?
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(i) Similar properties of Fluorine, Chlorine and Bromine are:
- They have same number of valence electrons (7).
- They have non-metallic character.
- They all try to gain one electron to obtain stable electronic configuration.
- They all have same valency, which is equal to 1.
(ii) Halogens is the common name of this group elements.
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