Question

The general electron configuration for atoms of the halogen group is

Answer 1

Answer:

$ns^2np^5$

Explanation:

Halogen group:This group contains Cl,F,Br and I

There are 7 electrons in the outermost shell of each element of halogen family.

Each element of this family required one electron to fill their complete outermost shell.

We know that

$F=9=1s^22s^22p^5$

Cl=17=$1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^5$

Therefore, the general configuration for atoms of the halogen group is given by

$ns^2np^5$