KnowraHalogenLinked fromLinked fromThe 20 pages that link to Halogen, each with the reason it gives.All 20Broader topic 2Related 1Narrower topic 13Compared with 4Periodic trendsBroader topic: Their electron affinity and electronegativity patterns help explain their strong tendency to gain or share electrons.NonmetalBroader topic: This reactive nonmetal family is used in disinfectants, polymers, and many chemical processes.