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Question
The position of elements A, B, C, D and E in the periodic table are shown below:
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Group 1 |
Group 2 |
Group 17 |
Group 18 |
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D |
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B |
C |
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A |
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E |
State which is most reactive (i) metal (ii) non-metal
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Solution
Most reactive
(i) Metals: Alkali metals (Group I); Caesium
(ii) Non-metals: Halogens (Group 17); Fluorine
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