Using what you know about the periodic table, choose the three correct answers.
Responses
A Chlorine has the same number of valence electrons as bromineChlorine has the same number of valence electrons as bromine
B Lithium, chromium, and oxygen are all considered metals.Lithium, chromium, and oxygen are all considered metals.
C Metals tend to form cations as they will give away electrons for stability.Metals tend to form cations as they will give away electrons for stability.
D Magnesium and calcium both have 2 valence electrons.Magnesium and calcium both have 2 valence electrons.
E Nitrogen and carbon both form ions with a +3 charge.Nitrogen and carbon both form ions with a +3 charge.
F All metals and nonmetals are gases at room temperature
The correct answers are:
C. Metals tend to form cations as they will give away electrons for stability.
D. Magnesium and calcium both have 2 valence electrons.
F. All metals and nonmetals are gases at room temperature.