Use the periodic table to answer the question.

Question

An illustration shows the periodic table of elements with elements arranged in increasing order of atomic number in 18 columns (groups) and 7 rows (periods).

In a replacement reaction, which nonmetal would replace chlorine?

(1 point)
Responses

bromine
bromine

astatine
astatine

iodine
iodine

fluorine

Answer 1

In a replacement reaction, a more reactive element can replace a less reactive one. Regarding halogens, which are nonmetals:

• Fluorine is the most reactive halogen, followed by chlorine, bromine, and then iodine.
• Chlorine is less reactive than fluorine, but more reactive than bromine and iodine.

Therefore, if you are considering which nonmetal would replace chlorine, the answer would be fluorine, as it is more reactive.

So the correct response is:

fluorine