Which of the following statements accurately describes the pattern in the physical properties of the halogens, chlorine, bromine, and iodine, and can be used to predict the physical properties of other halogens?
A) The boiling points increase down the group, and the elements become more reactive.
B) The boiling points decrease down the group, and the elements become less reactive.
C) The boiling points increase down the group, and the elements become less reactive.
D) The boiling points decrease down the group, and the elements become more reactive.
