Halogens
Daniel and Carson
Halogen Quick Facts
- Extremely reactive
- More reactive as atomic number increases
- All form acids when combined with Hydrogen
- All are fairly toxic
- Have seven valence electrons
Bromine
- Atomic #: 35
- Symbol: Br
- Does not occur naturally
- 64th most common element
Iodine
- Atomic #: 53
- Symbol: I
- Occurs naturally in oceans and brine pools
- Used in nutrition and medicine
Fluorine
- Atomic #: 9
- Symbol: F
- Most electronegative and reactive element
- Forms naturally in crystals, found mainly in California and Alaska