HALOGENS

FACTS

• halogens are five non-metallic elements found in group 17 of the periodic table.
• The term "halogen" means "salt-former" and compounds containing halogens are called "salts".

MORE FACTS

• All halogens have 7 electrons in their outer shells, giving them an oxidation number of -1.
• The halogens exist, at room temperature, in all three states of matter

THE STATES OF HALOGENS

• Solids: Iodine, Astatine
• Liquids: Bromine
• Gasses: Flourine, Chlorine

WHAT ARE SOME COMMONLY USED HALOGENS?

EXAMPLES OF HALOGENS

• Salt - all halogens
• Writing ink - iodine
• Toothpaste - Flourine
• Bleach - chlorine
• Water purification - bromine
• Astatine is used in cancer treatment

BIBICAL RELATION

• We are like halogens
• each one of us is different and we each have different interests yet we are all human beings
• 1 Corinthians 12:25-26