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What is difference in the properties of alkali metals and halogens?

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Difference between alkali metals and halogens

Alkali metals- They have 1 valence electron, always have valency +1, can only form cations,can act as reducing agents,exist normally in the solid state.

Halogens- They have 7 valence electrons, always have valency -1, can only form anions,can act as oxidising agents. They normally are in gaseous/liquid state

 

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