What Do Elements in a Family or Group of Main-Group

question 46

Multiple Choice

What do elements in a family or group of main-group elements have in common?

• A)All have the same number of valence electrons
• B)All are in the same period
• C)All have eight valence electrons
• D)All have the same atomic number
• E)All are gases

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Definitions:

Sodium Hydroxide

A strong base and alkali used in various industries, known chemically as NaOH.

Animal Fat

A type of fat derived from animals, used in cooking and in the production of a variety of consumer goods.

Bases

Substances that can accept protons or donate a pair of valence electrons to form a bond and are characterized by a high pH, often above 7 when dissolved in water.

Transition Metals

Elements found in the central block of the periodic table (groups 3-12), characterized by their ability to form positive ions with incomplete d-shells.