Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Halogens are very reactive metals.
• B) The alkali metals are fairly reactive.
• C) Sulfur is a transition-group element.
• D) Noble gases readily form ionic compounds.
• E) Zn is a main-group metal.

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