Question detail
What is the general characteristic of compounds formed by halogens with non-metals?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. They are usually covalent.
- B. They are usually ionic.
- C. They are usually metallic.
- D. They are usually acidic.
Answer
The correct option is They are usually covalent..
Explanation
The correct option is They are usually covalent.. They are usually covalent. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe compounds formed when chlorine, bromine and iodine react with non-metals. This is tested in the subtopic Group 7 within The periodic table, so the reasoning must stay within AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.1. The other options are weaker because they either confuse a nearby Chemistry concept, use the wrong subtopic context, or do not answer Group 7 precisely. Repair marker 6ed60930 keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Non-Metal Reactions
Students often think that halogens only form ionic compounds when reacting with non-metals.
Emphasize that halogens can also form covalent compounds with non-metals, as they share electrons.
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