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Periodic Table: Group Names
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Which of the following elements is a halogen (Group 17) on the periodic table?
A
Calcium (Ca)
B
Chlorine (Cl)
C
Sodium (Na)
D
Neon (Ne)
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Recall that halogens are elements found in Group 17 of the periodic table. This group is known for containing highly reactive nonmetals.
Identify the group number of each element given: Calcium (Ca) is in Group 2, Sodium (Na) is in Group 1, Neon (Ne) is in Group 18, and Chlorine (Cl) is in Group 17.
Understand that Group 17 elements include Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), Iodine (I), and Astatine (At).
Compare the elements listed in the problem to the known halogens in Group 17 to find the match.
Conclude that Chlorine (Cl) is the halogen among the options because it is the only element listed that belongs to Group 17.
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