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Which Halogen is the most reactive non-metal of all?

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The answer is F - Fluorine
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Hey :)

The answer is Fluorine because, the valence/bonding electrons are closer to the nucleus in Fluorine than they are Chlorine and others and thus more strongly attracted.


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