8.

Group 17 (7A), the halogens, includes fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). Which statement is MOST accurate concerning group 17 (7A) on the periodic table?

They have 1 valence electron.

They are extremely reactive.

They are metals.

They are inert.

The statement that is MOST accurate concerning group 17 (7A) on the periodic table is: They are extremely reactive.