Question

state the nature of compounds formed when group 17 elements combine with metals and nonmetals

Answer 1

The group 17 elements include fluorine(F), chlorine(Cl), bromine(Br), iodine(I) and astatine(At) from the top to the bottom. They are called “halogens” because they give salts when they react with metals.

Answer 2

When they combine with metals they form metal halides