Based on the trend in atomic radii for halogens, which statement is true?Fluorine has the largest atomic radius in group 17 (7A).Bromine has a larger atomic radius than Iodine. Chlorine has a smaller atomic radius than Fluorine. Iodine has a larger atomic radius than Chlorine.

What rule is used to determine how many covalent bonds an element can form? a. the number of covalent bonds is equal to six c the number of covalent bonds is equal to five minus the group number plus the group number b. the number of covalent bonds is equal to eight d. none of the above minus the group number select the best answer from the choices provided