Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Halogenic hydrides are compounds formed by hydrogen and a halogen (group 17 elements on the periodic table). Examples include HF, HI, HBr, and HCl.
Related terms
Hydrogen Bonding: This is a special type of dipole-dipole attraction between molecules, where a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom is attracted to another electronegative atom in another molecule.
Halogens: These are the elements found in Group 17 on the periodic table. They readily form negative ions (anions) and have seven valence electrons.
Covalent Bonding: This is a type of chemical bond that involves sharing electron pairs between atoms. It's how the hydrogen and halogen atoms bond together in halogenic hydrides.