Question
Distinguish between:
Group $17$ - Group $18$

Answer

  Group 17 Group 18
1. Elements of group $17$ are called halogens. Elements of group $18$ are called inert gas elements or noble gases.
2. They have seven valence electrons. They have eight valence electrons except helium which contains $2$ electrons.
3. Their valency is $1$. Their valency is zero.
4. They form diatomic molecules with general formula $(X_2)$. They are monoatomic gases under normal conditions.

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