Question

______ elements are naturally occurring and ______ elements are artificially made.

• A. 118,26
• B. 26, 92
• C. 92, 26
• D. 92, 118

Answer 1

The correct option is C

92, 26

The explanation for the correct option- (C) 92, 26.

• The total number of elements discovered and recognized till the present date is 118.
• The total number of naturally occurring elements is 92.
• The total number of artificially synthesized is 26.

According to the latest available information from IUPAC total of 118 elements have been recognized and out of that 94 are naturally occurring and 24 are artificially synthesized.

hence, option (C) is correct. 92 elements are naturally occurring and 26 elements are artificially made.