Halogen (noun) refers to a chemical element or group of elements in group 17 of the periodic table, known for forming salts with metals. The term also covers compounds derived from these elements, such as halogen lamps and halogenated hydrocarbons. In science writing, it designates elements like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine, often in discussions of reactivity and periodic trends.
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