halogens
Definition
plural noun. a group of chemical elements that are very reactive. they include fluorine chlorine bromine iodine and astatine.
Example Sentence
One characteristic of halogens is that they have seven valence electrons in the outer shell.
More Example Sentences
Fluorine is the most reactive halogen.
Synonyms
reactive elements; nonmetals; group 17 elements
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