Question

Where are halogens found?

Answer 1

• Halogens are elements of group $17$ of the periodic table.
• These elements are Fluorine$\left(\mathrm{F}\right)$, Chlorine$\left(\mathrm{Cl}\right)$, Bromine$\left(\mathrm{Br}\right)$, Iodine$\left(\mathrm{I}\right)$, and Astatine$\left(\mathrm{At}\right)$ and Tennessine $\left(\mathrm{Ts}\right)$.
• They are very reactive so they do not found in nature in elemental form.
• Fluorine and Chlorine are abundantly found in the earth's crust and Astatine and Tennessine is the rarest naturally occurring element and generally do not found in nature.
• Bromine and Iodine can not be found easily and are also rare.
• Halogens are generally found in minerals and salts.
• For example, Fluorite$\left({\mathrm{CaF}}_2\right)$, Sodium chloride$\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$, etc.
• Halogens are used in sanitation, plum, paper, pharmaceuticals, etc.

Hence, halogens are generally found in minerals and salts.