2007-06-07 16:42:23 · 8 answers · asked by super sonic* 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
the one that has Cl, F, Br, I etc.
The original designation for this group was VIIA (Halogens).
New designation is 17.
These atoms all only need one more electron to complete their outermost shell of electrons. That's why they want one more so much.
Of this group, the smallest member (Fluorine)is the most electronegative of all.
2007-06-07 16:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by BP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The halogens group has the strongest attraction to electrons. This is because their outer shell is missing one electron. Elements often borrow or give out (share) electrons to make their outer rings full.
2007-06-08 01:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by bri_marie_x33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the halogens have the highest affinity. (group 7) this is because every atom wants to have a stable configuration and for halogens they need just one more electron to have a stable configuration. thus they have strongest attraction to electrons
2007-06-07 23:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by shrikant s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halogens
2007-06-07 23:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by Romeo C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be the Group 7 (Halogens) hello
2007-06-07 23:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by Canz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine), which form group 7A, or 17, on the periodic table.
2007-06-08 00:17:01 · answer #6 · answered by physicq210 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
halogens I believe...7th.
2007-06-07 23:44:50 · answer #7 · answered by leikevy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HALOGENS
2007-06-08 00:27:03 · answer #8 · answered by Krushal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋