Which Statement BEST Describes the Behavior of Period 2 Elements

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the behavior of period 2 elements in a covalent molecule?

• A) Period 2 elements lose electrons.
• B) Period 2 elements gain electrons.
• C) The nonmetals in period 2 form bonds so that they have a valence shell with eight electrons.
• D) The nonmetals in period 2 form bonds so that they have a valence shell with two electrons.
• E) Period 2 elements are not alike in any way.

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