The Halogens Flashcards
-Know the names, symbols, properties and some uses of the halogens.
What group are the Halogens?
The Halogens are Group seven
Which Halogen reacts with Every element on the periodic table?
Fluorine
Which elements are the halogens?
- Fluorine
- Chlorine
- Bromine
- Iodine
- Astatine
What is the symbol for Fluorine?
F
What is the symbol for Chlorine??
Cl
What is the symbol for Bromine?
Br
What is the symbol for Iodine?
I
What is the symbol for Astatine?
At
Which of the halogens are more reactive?
Fluorine and Bromine
Which of the halogens are less reactive?
Chlorine, Iodine and astatine being the least.
What is a use for fluorine?
tooth paste
What is a use for Chlorine?
Disinfectant
What is a use for Bromine?
Water purifier
What is a use for Iodine?
disinfectant
What is a use for Astatine?
radiotherapy
how many electrons do they have in their outer energy level?
7
how reactive are the halogens?
Highly reactive
Are the halogens metals or nonmetals?
nonmetals
What do the halogens form?
salts