Match Each of the Following Elements to Its Description

question 17

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following elements to its description.
-Calcium (Ca)

• A)This element has 5 valence electrons and is a poison that can be found in drinking water.
• B)Having 8 protons, this element is essential for life.
• C)One of the only elements to exist as a liquid at room temperature, this is a dangerous environmental toxin that accumulates in fish.
• D)This element loses 2 electrons to form a +6 ion; not consuming enough of it can increase risk of osteoporosis.
• E)This element gains three electrons when forming an ion; it also helps form an essential source of energy for cells.
• F)This is one of the transition elements, and is essential for the function of the protein hemoglobin.

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