A scientist is trying to determine the identity of an element. It is highly reactive to water and forms an ionic bond with chlorine. It is also very shiny. The element is likely

A. from Group 17.
B. from Group 1.
C. from Group 15.
D. a noble gas.

Question

A scientist is trying to determine the identity of an element. It is highly reactive to water and forms an ionic bond with chlorine. It is also very shiny. The element is likely

A. from Group 17.
B. from Group 1.
C. from Group 15.
D. a noble gas.

anonymous · Answer

okay you know the periodic table right?

anonymous · Answer

sort of yeah.

anonymous · Answer

attachment

anonymous · Answer

Clue one "highly reactive to water"
Clue two " very shiny"

anonymous · Answer

on the periodic table there are metallics, gases, and non metals

anonymous · Answer

which of the three names fits within the clues?

anonymous · Answer

metallics

anonymous · Answer

there you go, so now last part is what group is the metallics in

anonymous · Answer

group 1

anonymous · Answer

perfect :)

anonymous · Answer

if you need further help then this link will help you http://chemistry.about.com/library/weekly/blgroups.htm

anonymous · Answer

Okay thank you! :)