Which Group in the Periodic Table Contains Only Nonmetals

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which group in the periodic table contains only nonmetals?

• A) 1A
• B) 2A
• C) 2B
• D) 6A
• E) 8A

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Definitions:

Surface Tension

The property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist external forces, due to the cohesive forces between liquid molecules.

Thoracic Compliance

The ability of the thoracic cavity and lungs to stretch and expand during inhalation, influencing the ease of breathing.

Alveolar Surface

The inner surface area of the alveoli, tiny sacs in the lungs where gas exchange between the air and blood takes place.

Type I Pneumocytes

Thin cells that line the alveoli of the lungs and are involved in the process of gas exchange between the lungs and the blood.