A Family of Elements Whose Atoms React by Picking Up

question 17

Multiple Choice

A family of elements whose atoms react by picking up electrons is the

• A) alkali metals.
• B) halogens.
• C) transition metals.
• D) inert gases.

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Definitions:

Contributions

Payments or deposits made into a particular fund or account for the purposes of investment or savings growth.

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned each month is added to the principal, and future interest calculations are based on the new total.

Borrow

To borrow means to take something from someone for a limited time, intending to return it, often referring to money in financial contexts.

Compounded Semi-Annually

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal sum of a deposit or loan twice a year, hence increasing the total amount of interest earned or paid.