Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134112830
ISBN 13: 978-0-13411-283-1

Chapter 2 - Exercises - Page 78: 22

Answer

PART A: Noble gases are generally nonreactive elements. PART B: Alkali metals are very reactive metals that explode violently when dropped into water. PART C: Alkaline earth metals are fairly reactive metals that react vigorously with water, but not as violently as the alkali metals. PART D: Halogens are very reactive nonmetals.

Work Step by Step

PART A: Noble gases are generally nonreactive elements. PART B: Alkali metals are very reactive metals that explode violently when dropped into water. PART C: Alkaline earth metals are fairly reactive metals that react vigorously with water, but not as violently as the alkali metals. PART D: Halogens are very reactive nonmetals.
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