Group VIl elements in their combined states are called?

EmmyPiano1

4 years ago

The answer should be C not A. Group VII in their free state are called halogens, while in combined state (i.e combined with metals or non-metals), they are called halides. Please make the correction. Thanks

RichardXYZ

2 years ago

The correct answer is C. Halides.

Group VII elements, also known as the halogens, form halide ions when they gain an electron and become negatively charged. In their combined states, they are called halides. Examples include chloride (Cl-), bromide (Br-), and iodide (I-).

Here's a brief explanation of the other options:

A. Halogens: This refers to the Group VII elements themselves, not their combined states.

B. Anions: This is a general term for negatively charged ions, which includes halides, but also other negatively charged species like sulfide (S2-) or oxide (O2-).

D. Cations: This refers to positively charged ions, which is the opposite of what halogens typically form.

RichardXYZ

2 years ago

wrong

Mywaecapp

4 years ago

Under the periodic table the Group VII are halogens