Question

Identify the conclusions which can be concluded by given statements

Statement I All metals are elements.
Statement II Some elements are reactive.
Conclusion A All metals are reactive.
Conclusion B Some reactive objects are metals.

• A. If only conclusion A follows
• B. If only conclusion B follows
• C. If either A or B follows
• D. If neither A nor B follows
• E. If both A and B follow

Answer 1

The correct option is D If neither A nor B follows

Statement I All metals are elements.
Statement II Some elements are reactive.
Conclusion A All metals are reactive. False, some elements that are metal may not be reactive. We can not say for sure that all metals are reactive.
Conclusion B Some reactive objects are metals. False, some elements that are metal may not be reactive. We can not say for sure that any metals are reactive.