Element Type of ion formed in a chemical reaction
Phase at room
temperature
Reactivity
W
positive
solid highly reactive
X
does not form ions
gas non-reactive
Y
negative
gas highly reactive
Z positive liquid
somewhat reactive
Using your knowledge of periodic properties and trends, how would these elements BEST be classified and why?
A.
Elements W and Z are nonmetals, Elements X and Y are metals, but Element Y is in Group 1 (alkali metal).
B.
Elements W and Z are metals, Elements X and Y are nonmetals, but Element Y is in Group 18 (noble gas).
C.
Elements W and Z are metals, Elements X and Y are nonmetals, but Element X is in Group 18 (noble gas).
D.
Elements W and Z are nonmetals, but Element W is in Group 17 (halogen). Elements X and Y are metals.