Which of the Following Statements About Different Elements Is Incorrect

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about different elements is incorrect?

• A)Potassium is an alkali metal.
• B)Fluorine is a halogen.
• C)Aluminum is a transition element.
• D)Barium is an alkaline earth metal.
• E)Helium is a noble gas.

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Definitions:

Electric Charge

A physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.

Partial Pressure

The pressure exerted by a single type of gas within a mixture of gases, often used in the context of respiratory physiology to assess gas exchange and oxygen delivery.

Tubular Resorption

Tubular resorption is the process in the kidneys where solutes and water are reclaimed from the tubular fluid and returned to the blood, conserving valuable nutrients and regulating water balance.

Glomerular Filtration

The process by which the kidneys filter blood, removing excess wastes and fluids to produce urine.