Elements Group 17, Fluorine family, halogens
The name "halogen" means "salt-producing". When halogens
react with metals they produce a wide range of salts,
including calcium fluoride, sodium chloride (common table
salt), silver bromide and potassium iodide.
The group of halogens is the only periodic table group
that contains elements in all three main states of matter at
standard temperature and pressure. All of the halogens form
acids when bonded to hydrogen. Most halogens are typically
produced from minerals or salts. The middle halogens, that
is chlorine, bromine and iodine, are often used as
disinfectants. Organobromides are the most important class
of flame retardants. Elemental halogens are dangerous and
can potentially be lethally toxic.
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