Using the periodic table, choose the more reactive non-metal.

Br or As

and

Br and At

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Sarah Lyons

4 September, 04:28

Using the periodic table, choose the more reactive non-metal.

Br or As

and

Br and At

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Camilla · Answer 1

In both cases, Bromine is the answer as the more reactive non-metal. Bromine and Arsenic are in the same period which is fourth. Bromine has one valency while arsenic has five. Bromine and Astatine are in the same group but bromine is more electronegative.

Using the periodic table, choose the more reactive non-metal.Br or AsandBr and At

Using the periodic table, choose the more reactive non-metal.

Br or As

and

Br and At