oxyhalide
chemical compound
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An oxyhalide is a compound that contains both oxygen and a halogen element, along with another element or radical. Halogens are nonmetallic elements from Group 17 of the periodic table, including fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine. These elements are known for their reactivity and ability to form salts, which is how they got their name "halogen" (salt-producer). Oxyhalides are a type of halide mineral, which are salts formed from halogen acids.123
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