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Why are group 1 elements called alkali metals and group 17 are called halogens?

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elements DISSOLVE in water to form ALKALIS and so they are called ALKALI metals.Group 17 elements are called halogens because they are "salt formers" and they have 7 VALENCE electrons in their outermost shells.HOPE IT HELPS YOU ✌



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