halogeeniä
Halogeeniä is a term used in the field of chemistry to refer to the group of elements in the periodic table that includes fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). These elements are collectively known as halogens, which means "salt-formers" in Greek. Halogeeniä are nonmetals and are located in Group 17 of the periodic table. They are highly reactive and are known for their ability to form salts when they react with metals. Halogeeniä are also known for their distinctive colors and properties. Fluorine is a pale yellow gas, chlorine is a greenish-yellow gas, bromine is a reddish-brown liquid, iodine is a purple-black solid, and astatine is a radioactive element that is not typically encountered in its pure form. Halogeeniä have a wide range of applications in industry, including in the production of plastics, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning agents. They are also used in water treatment and as disinfectants. However, due to their high reactivity and potential toxicity, halogeeniä must be handled with care.