tetrahalide

• Compuesto químico cuyas moléculas contienen cuatro átomos de halógeno.

A chemical compound whose molecules contain four halogen atoms.

1. Chemical compoundC2formalscientific

   Any halide compound that contains four halogen atoms (such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) in its molecular structure.

   Tetrahaluro

   • Carbon tetrafluoride is a common tetrahalide used in industrial processes.
   • Silicon tetrachloride is a tetrahalide that reacts vigorously with water.
   • Many tetrahalides are volatile liquids at room temperature.