A student is learning about a particular chemical element. The element is a metal that readily forms ionic salts with nonmetals

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A student is learning about a particular chemical element. The element is a metal that readily forms ionic salts with nonmetals

and exists as a solid at standard temperature and pressure. In which group of the periodic table would this element most likely be found?
A. Group 13
B. Group 18
C. Group 2
D. Group 17

Chemistry

2 answers:

Goryan [66] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-27T17:59:33+03:00

Goryan [66]3 years ago

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Answer:

C. Group 2.

Explanation:

That would be Group 2 which are all metals like magnesium and calcium which readily form salts.

seropon [69] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-27T16:02:24+03:00

seropon [69]3 years ago

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Answer:

Group 2

Explanation:

Because group 2 is very reactive and forms salts with other non metals. Example Calcium Chloride. Calcium is from group 2, forms ionic salts with other non metal, and exists as solid at standard temp and pressure.