Question

question 2 (1 point)
what is another name for the representative elements?
o a group c elements
o b group b elements
o c transition elements
o d group a elements

Explanation:

The representative elements are also known as Group A elements. Group A elements include the alkali metals (Group 1A), alkaline earth metals (Group 2A), and elements in Groups 3A - 8A. These elements have their outermost electrons in \(s\) and \(p\) orbitals. Group B elements are transition metals. Transition elements have their outermost electrons in \(d\) orbitals. There is no standard classification named Group C elements in the context of the periodic table for representative elements.

Answer:

d. Group A elements