Question

The position of three elements A, B and C in the Periodic Table are shown below:-

Group 16	Group 17
-	-
-	A
-	-
B	C

(a) State whether A is a metal or non-metal.

(b) State whether C is more reactive or less reactive than A.

(c) Will C be larger or smaller in size than B?

(d) Which type of ion, cation or anion, will be formed by element A?

 

Answer 1

(a) Element A is a non-metal

(b) Element C is less reactive than Element A

(c) C is smaller in size than B

(d) A will form anion