In which group are the non-metal elements placed in a vertical column on the right side of the periodic table?

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  1. Group 1
  2. Group 2
  3. Group 17
  4. Group 3

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Option 3 : Group 17
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The correct answer is Group 17.

Key Points

  • Halogens are a group of six elements of Group 17 in the periodic table.
    • Fluorine (F)
    • Chlorine (Cl)
    • Bromine (Br)
    • Iodine (I)
    • Astatine (At)
    • Tennessine (Ts)
  • Halogens are nonmetals.
  • Halogens are very reactive, the reactivity decreases from Fluorine to Astatine.
  • Physical Properties of Halogens:
    • They have a strong and often nasty smell.
    • They are extremely toxic.
    • They are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
    • They have low melting and boiling points.
  • Chemical Properties of Halogens:
    • Their Molecules are diatomic.
    • They have seven valence electrons as their one electron missing, they form negative ions and are highly reactive.
    • They can gain an electron by reacting with atoms of other elements.

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