Which Statement About the Modern Periodic Table Is FALSE

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the modern periodic table is FALSE?

• A)Elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number.
• B)A period is a horizontal row of elements.
• C)A group is a vertical column of elements.
• D)A stepwise line separates the metals from the nonmetals; metals are to the left of the line,nonmetals are to the right of the line.
• E)Elements in the same period share similar chemical and physical properties.

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