A student thinks that halogens are highly reactive because their electrons are weakly attracted to their nuclei. Which is evidence that disputes this student's idea? (2 points)
Halogens react with alkali metals.
Halogens cannot react with noble gases.
Halogens tend to attract electrons when bonding.
Halogens have a full octet of electrons.

Question

A student thinks that halogens are highly reactive because their electrons are weakly attracted to their nuclei. Which is evidence that disputes this student's idea?  (2 points)
		Halogens react with alkali metals.
		Halogens cannot react with noble gases.
		Halogens tend to attract electrons when bonding.
		Halogens have a full octet of electrons.

unklerhaukus · Answer

Halogens tend to attract electrons when bonding.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! That was my answer too :)