Definition: In the context of chemistry, a chalcogenide is a chemical compound that contains one or more halogens (Cl- or Br-) with two different elements. These compounds are named after their element of origin and the type of halogen they contain. Hereβs a quick overview:
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Halogenated Compounds
: Halogenated compounds contain both a halogen atom from each halogen that is present in the compound. For example, chlorine (Cl) and bromine (Br