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Halogen

usgb/ˈhælədʒən/Volume
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Chemical group

Halogen refers to a group in the periodic table, not a single element.

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Fluorine and iodine belong to the halogen group.
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Reactivity context

Halogen elements are highly reactive, often discussed in chemistry reactions.

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The reactivity of halogens decreases down the group.
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Common salts

Halogen elements combine with metals to form salts, like table salt.

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Sodium chloride is a salt formed with the halogen chlorine.
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