Question

Explain why halogen are very reactive

Answer 1

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Halogen elements are very reactive because they have seven valence electrons in their outermost electron shell. This makes them highly reactive as they need to gain only one more electron to achieve a stable octet configuration (eight electrons in their outermost shell).

This electron configuration makes halogen elements highly electronegative, meaning they have a strong tendency to attract and gain an extra electron from other atoms in order to achieve a full outer electron shell. This reactivity allows halogens to easily form compounds with a wide variety of other elements, such as metals, nonmetals, and even other halogens.

Additionally, halogens also have a strong tendency to react with other substances in order to gain or share electrons, which further contributes to their high reactivity. Overall, the unique electronic configuration of halogens makes them one of the most reactive groups of elements on the periodic table.