Halogens tend to form compounds most readily with elements in which group of the periodic table?
A
Group 1 (alkali metals)
B
Group 2 (alkaline earth metals)
C
Group 18 (noble gases)
D
Group 17 (other halogens)
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Recall that halogens are elements found in Group 17 of the periodic table and are highly reactive nonmetals.
Understand that halogens tend to gain one electron to achieve a stable noble gas electron configuration, forming anions with a charge of -1.
Identify which groups of elements tend to lose electrons to form cations, making them likely to react with halogens. Group 1 elements (alkali metals) lose one electron to form +1 cations.
Recognize that the electrostatic attraction between the +1 cations of Group 1 metals and the -1 anions of halogens leads to the formation of ionic compounds.
Conclude that halogens most readily form compounds with Group 1 elements because of their complementary electron transfer tendencies.