The Group 7 elements are also known as the halogens. The three common Group 7 elements are chlorine, bromine and iodine. The word 鈥榟alogen鈥 means 'salt former'.
The Group 7The vertical column of non-metal elements next to group 0 in the periodic table, also called the halogens.elementA substance made of one type of atom only. are called the halogens. They are placed in the vertical column, second from the right, in the periodic tableA tabular representation of all known elements in order based on atomic number, eg all the noble gases are found on the right of the periodic table..
Chlorine, bromine and iodine are the three common Group 7 elements. Group 7 elements form salts when they react with metals. The term 鈥榟alogen鈥 means 鈥榮alt former鈥.