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ReneNo, halogens are not inert gases. Halogens are a group of highly reactive nonmetal elements that are located in Group 17 of the Periodic Table. In contrast, inert gases (such as helium, neon, argon) are nonreactive elements found in Group 18 of the periodic table.
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How many valence electrns in halogens?
The halogens, or inert gases, have full outer shells. Helium has 2 valence electrons in its outermost shell, and the other inert gases have eight. Wikipedia has a good entry on this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valence_electron
How do the physical and chemical propertys of the halogens compare with those of the inert gases?
Halogens can be gaseous, liquid or solid; noble gases are only gases.Halogens are very chemical reactive elements; only some compounds of noble gases are known.
Do the Physical and chemical properties of halogens compare that of noble gases?
No, the physical and chemical properties of halogens are different from noble gases. Halogens like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine are highly reactive and can form compounds with other elements, while noble gases like helium, neon, and argon are inert and do not readily form compounds. Halogens typically have higher melting and boiling points compared to noble gases.
Which are more chemically reactive halogens or noble gases?
Halogens are more chemically reactive compared to noble gases. Halogens have a high tendency to gain an electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, while noble gases already have a full outer electron shell and are therefore less likely to react with other elements.
How do psychical and chemical properties of halogens compare with those of the inert gas?
At room temperature the lighter halogens, F, Cl are diatomic gases, Br is a liquid, I is a solid. All of the halogens are colored and toxic. The noble gases are all colorless odorless non chemically toxic monoatomic gases. (Radon is radioactive).
