Reaction of astatine with acidsAstatine dissolves in dilute nitric acid, HNO3, and dilute hydrochloric acid, HCl.
Reaction of hydrogen with the halogensAstatine, At2, reacts with bromine, Br2, or iodine, I2, forming AtBr and AtI respectively.
At2 + Br2 ![]() At2 + I2 ![]() |