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Halogen
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| Astatine | $\text{At}_2$ (Hypothetical) | Predicted Solid/Plasma | Rapid decay prevents macroscopic observation |
The vibrant coloration of the halogens is not due to simple electronic transitions absorbing specific visible light wavelengths, as is common in transition metals. Instead, the color observed is an intrinsic property of the diatomic molecule arising from the structura…