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Uses of halogens(except astatine).

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fluorine is used in teeth enamel and chlorine is used in drinking water and in swimming pools
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Halogens(Group 17)

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All the elements present in group 17 of our modern periodic table is called Halogens. They are non-metals. They require just 1 electron to attain the electronic configuration of their nearest inert or noble gas. They are used widely for the following purposes:


→ Iodine() is used in antiseptic creams as it is capable to kill the germs.



→ Chlorine is one of the ingredients of a bleach.



→ Compounds of flurorine are used in the toothpastes we use daily as it prevent the teeth from rotting.



→ Fluroine is used while making detergents.



→ Chlorine is used for purifying drinking water.



→ Chlorine is used in making painkillers.



→ Bromine is used in producing dyes which are widely used in textile industries.



→ Bromine is of great use in coal power plants as it reduces mercury levels too.



→ Bromine is a component of pesticides as well.



→ Iodine is present in our blood as it acts like an antioxidant.

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