The Group 7A elements have

Seven valence electrons in their highest-energy orbitals

Seven valence electrons in their medium-energy orbitals

Seven valence electrons in their lowest-energy orbitals

Nine valence electrons in their highest-energy orbitals

As halogens already have seven valence electrons

They are non-reactive in nature.

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