Metals tend to react with the halogens to form metal halides.What is the reactivity order for the halogens? A)F₂ Cl₂ Br₂ I₂ B)Cl₂ F₂ Br₂ I₂ C)Br₂ I₂ Cl₂ F₂ D)I₂ Br₂ Cl₂ F₂

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Metals tend to react with the halogens to form metal halides.What is the reactivity order for the halogens? A)F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂ B)Cl₂ > F₂ > Br₂ > I₂ C)Br₂ > I₂ > Cl₂ > F₂ D)I₂ > Br₂ > Cl₂ > F₂

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The reactivity of halogens decreases down the group in the periodic table, making fluorine the most reactive, followed by chlorine, bromine, and iodine.

Metals Tend to React with the Halogens to Form Metal