because it is at the top of the halogen group, which is the second to right group on the periodic table. With halogens, the higher an element is in the column, the more reactive it is. Halogens are reactive because the outer shells that orbit the nucleus lack electrons.
also because it has low dissociation energy and the valence bonding is seen close to the nucleus hence the attraction for a new electron is greater and can gain an extra electron more easily.-if ur in a higer grade u will understand this
1 result would be the decimation of crops and vegetation, which causes a reduction in farmers income rates which could lead to his workers losing their jobs or even poverty
