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Which Group 17 element has the smallest covalent radius?
Fluorine
What is the electron configuration for Chlorine?
[Ne] 3s2 3p5
Which halogen shows only -1 oxidation state in its compounds?
Fluorine
Which element in Group 17 has the highest bond dissociation energy for the X-X bond?
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Which halogen has the highest electronegativity?
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Which statement best describes the reactivity of fluorine?
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Which property contributes to the unique nature of fluorine?
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What happens to the oxidizing strength of the halogens as you go down Group 17?
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Which Group 17 element is the most dense?
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Which halogen is known for having the lowest boiling point?
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What is the predominant oxidation state of chlorine in most of its compounds?
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Which Group 17 element is found in its natural form primarily in seawater and brine wells?
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Which structure best describes solid iodine?
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Why is fluorine the most reactive of all the halogens?
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Which halogen has a pale yellow appearance in its gaseous form?
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Which element in Group 17 has the electronic configuration [Ne] 3s2 3p5?
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Which halogen combines with various numbers of oxygen atoms to form oxyacids but does not include fluorine?
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Which halogen oxyacid is explosively reactive and a strong oxidizing agent?
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What is the general formula for binary interhalogen compounds?
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Which halogen is primarily known for its use in flame retardants and photographic film?
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In aqueous solution, what do halogen oxyacids dissociate into?
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Which element is often used in non-stick coatings and uranium enrichment?
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How does the strength of halogen oxyacids vary?
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Which interhalogen compound has the highest number of fluorine atoms bonded to iodine?
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