Question

Bromine is found above iodine in Group 17 of the periodic table. If an ion formed by bromine has a charge of 1-, what is the charge on an ion

formed by iodine?
A. -7
B. -2
C. -1
D. +1

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Iodine is the most flexible of the atoms in Group 17 of the periodic table. It can have more than 1 charge, especially when combined with oxygen. The answer that you are expected to give, I think is C. Iodine's dominant charge is - 1