Question

Why 17 group of periodic table is called?

Answer 1

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Group 17 elements are calledhalogens because halogen is a Greek word which means 'salt producing'. Halogens include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine. They all are non-metals. They react with metals to form compounds called salts.

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Answer 2

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Group 17 elements are called halogens because halogen is a Greek word which means 'salt producing'. Halogens include fluoride, chloride, bromine, iodine, and astatine. They all are non-metals. They react with metals to form compounds called salt.

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