Question

the halogens are the elements of group 17 on the periodic table. halogens combine easily with elements from group 1. when halogen reacts with a metal, what type of compound is formed? a. noble gas b. alloy c. salt d. potassium

Explanation:

Halogens (group 17) are non - metals with a tendency to gain one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration. Metals (like those in group 1) tend to lose one electron. When a halogen reacts with a metal, the metal donates its electron to the halogen. This forms an ionic bond, and the resulting compound is a salt. For example, sodium (a group 1 metal) reacts with chlorine (a halogen) to form sodium chloride (NaCl), which is a salt. Noble gases are inert and don't form compounds in this way. An alloy is a mixture of metals (or a metal and non - metal) with metallic properties, and potassium is a metal, not the type of compound formed.

Answer:

C. salt