1. Fluorine, chlorine and Bromine are put in one groupon the basis of

1.	1. Fluorine, chlorine and Bromine are put in one groupon the basis of their similar properties.(i) What are those similar properties?(ii) What is the common name of this group or family ?
Answer» 1. Similar properties are: i) They all have 7 electrons in their valence shell ii) They all have the same valency (i.e. 1) iii) They all are non- metals. 2. Common name of this group = Halogens

1. Fluorine, chlorine and Bromine are put in one groupon the basis of their similar properties.(i) What are those similar properties?(ii) What is the common name of this group or family ?

Answer»

1. Similar properties are:

i) They all have 7 electrons in their valence shell

ii) They all have the same valency (i.e. 1)

iii) They all are non- metals.

2. Common name of this group = Halogens