Halogens
By: Kylie Pope
What are Halogens?
FIve-non metallic elements found in Group 17 of the perodic table. The term "halogens" means "salt-former" and compounds containing halogens are called "salts".
Flourine
the chemical element with atomic number of 9, a poisonous pale yellow gas of the halogen
Chlorine
a compound of chlorine with another element or group, especially a salt of the anion Cl- or an organic compound with chlorine bonded to an alkyl group
Bromine
the chemical element of atomic number of 35, a dark red fuming toxic liquid with a chocking, irritating smell