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Which element has the most similar chemical properties to oxygen (O)?
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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Which of the following is the correct name for the elements in group 17 of the periodic table?
A
Transition metals
B
Halogens
C
Alkali metals
D
Noble gases
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Identify the group number of the elements in question, which is group 17 in the periodic table.
Recall the common names assigned to each group in the periodic table: Group 1 are Alkali metals, Groups 3-12 are Transition metals, Group 18 are Noble gases, and Group 17 are known as Halogens.
Understand that Halogens are a family of nonmetal elements characterized by their high reactivity and include elements like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.
Match the group number 17 with its corresponding name, which is Halogens.
Confirm that the correct name for the elements in group 17 is Halogens, distinguishing them from Alkali metals, Transition metals, and Noble gases.
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