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XeF$_4$ reacts with SbF$_5$ to form:
\[ [\text{XeF}_m]^{n+}[\text{SbF}_y]^{z-} \] What is $m+n+y+z$?

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Correct Answer: 11

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The reaction is: \[ \text{XeF}_4 + \text{SbF}_5 \to [\text{XeF}_3]^+ + (\text{SbF}_6)^- \] From the reaction: \[ m + n + y + z = 3 + 1 + 6 + 1 = 11 \]
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Group 17 Elements

Halogens are the group 17 elements of the periodic table. The term ‘halogen’ means ‘salt-producing’, hence the name halogens as they possess the tendency to form salts after reacting to metals. It generally has five elements:

  • Fluorine (F)
  • Chlorine (Cl)
  • Bromine (Br)
  • Iodine (I)
  • Astatine (At)

These are all naturally occurring halogens but Tennessine (Ts) is an artificially created halogen.

Halogens:

Halogens are highly reactive elements and are highly electronegative. They have a high tendency to react with metals to form salts. They are also known as Group 17 elements. They have 7 electrons in their outer shell with a configuration of (ns2 np5). Fluorine being the first halogen in group 17, is highly reactive. Astatine is a halogen because of its resemblance with iodine despite it being radioactive.

Electronic Configuration:

The general electronic configuration for group 17 elements is ns2np5. This configuration clearly shows that they have 7 electrons in their valence shell. They require one more electron to complete their octet and achieve noble gas configuration.