Which of the Following Sets of Elements Have the [Noble

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sets of elements have the [noble gas]ns²np² valence electron configuration?

• A)O, S, Se, Te, Po
• B)N, P, As, Sb, Bi
• C)F, Cl, Br, I, At
• D)C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb
• E)Ti, Zr, Hf

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

An asset’s projected terminal value after the end of its usefulness.

Straight-line Method

A method of depreciation that allocates an equal amount of the asset's cost to each year of its useful life.

Units-of-activity Method

A depreciation method that allocates an asset's cost based on its usage, activities, or units produced, rather than the passage of time.

Double-declining-balance Method

An accelerated depreciation method that doubles the depreciation expense compared to the straight-line method.