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The position of elements A,B,C,D and E in the periodic table are shown below:

Group 1Group 2Group 17Group 18DBCAE

(a) State which are metals, non-metals and noble gas in this table.

(b) State which is the most reactive (i) metal (ii) non-metal

(c) Which type of ion will be formed by element A,B,and C.

(d) Which is larger in size (i) D or E (ii) B or C.


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    (a)Metals: A and B; Non-metals: C; Noble gases: D and E

    (b)Most reactive is A (metal) and C (nonmetal).

    For example

    1. Metals: Alkali metals (Group I); Potassium
    2. Non-metals: Halogens (Group 17); Fluorine

    (c)

    Element A will form a positive ion 1+ (cation).
    Element B will form a positive ion 2+ (cation).
    Element C will form a negative ion 1 (anion).

    (d)

    1. E
    2. B

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