A scientist is trying to determine the identity of an element. That is highly reactive in 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

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Question

A scientist is trying to determine the identity of an element. That is highly reactive in 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

Thanks for taking time! 

*medals go out only if the answer is correct,*

aaronq · Answer

If it forms a ionic bond with a non-metal (chlorine) then the unknown element itself must be a metal. Does that narrow it down enough?