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Metalloids — Unit test

Question 15 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

The elements in group 17 of the periodic table are all called halogens. All halogens have the same

Answer
A
atomic number.
B
atomic mass.
C
number of possible isotopes.
D
number of valence electrons.

Explanation

Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons. Group 17 elements each have 7 valence electrons, which is why they share similar chemical properties. Their atomic numbers, masses, and numbers of possible isotopes are not all the same.

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