Question

The elements in group 17 of the periodic table are called halogens. all halogens have the same?

Answer 1

Valence electrons. They all have 7 valence electrons

Answer 2

Answer: They all have the same valance electrons i.e. 7 valence electrons

Explanation: The elements in-group 7 are often referred as “halogens”. When they form ions, they tend to gain an electron and form negative ions. They are all non-metals and their reactivity down the group decreases because the atomic radius increases in size with an increase of electronic energy level (so fluorine is the most reactive halogen of group 7)