Question

Which of the following statements is true about the element W in the periodic table?

a) W is above chlorine in the periodic table.

b) W forms ionic compounds with group I elements.

c) W is a colored gas.

d) W gains an electron when forming compounds

Answer 1

Of the statements given, the true one about the element tungsten (W) is that it forms ionic compounds with Group I elements, as tungsten is a transition metal capable of forming cations by losing electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

The element W on the periodic table stands for tungsten. From the choices provided, (b) W forms ionic compounds with group I elements is the true statement about W, tungsten. As a transition metal, tungsten is capable of forming ionic compounds with Group I elements, which are alkali metals. Tungsten will typically form positive ions (cations) when reacting with these metals by losing electrons.

The other statements a, c, and d are false regarding element W: it is not above chlorine on the periodic table, is not a colored gas (it is actually a solid metal), and does not typically gain electrons to form compounds; rather, it loses them, consistent with the behavior of transition metals.