Question

2. Which one of the following statements is true about halogens?

They're never found as individual elements in nature because they are not reactive.
They're commonly found by themselves in nature.
None of the answers are true.
They're never found as individual elements in nature because they are so reactive.

Answer 1

They're never found as individual elements in nature because they are so reactive.

Step-by-step explanation:

Halogens are a highly reactive group of elements. They are usually found combined in nature.

• Because each of the elements has seven electrons in the outer shells of their atoms the elements are all univalent and also acceptors of electrons.
• They are all non-metals and oxidizing agents.
• This makes the elements in this group highly reactive and combine readily with other species in nature.