Test: AP Chemistry

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Why are atomic halogens relatively reactive?

Gaseous halogens are very stable

The valence shell of halogens has diradical character

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Halogens are monovalent anions, so they are very reactive

Halogens have an unpaired electron in their valence shell and they only need one more electron to obtain an octet

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