Question

column a

1. e one - half the distance between the nuclei of two atoms when the atoms are joined
2. g basis for mendeleevs arrangement of the periodic table
3. a subatomic particles that are transferred to form positive and negative ions
4. i ability of an atom to attract electrons when the atom is in a compound
5. h energy required to remove an electron from an atom

question 2 (1 point)
what is another name for the representative elements?
o a group b elements
o b group a elements
o c group c elements
o d transition elements
question 3 (1 point)
what is another name for the transition metals?
o a group a elements
o b noble gases
o c group b elements
o d group c elements

Explanation:

• Question 2: In the periodic table, representative elements are also known as Group A elements. Group B elements are transition metals (not representative), Group C is not a standard common name for representative elements, and transition elements are a different category (Group B).
• Question 3: Transition metals are also called Group B elements. Group A elements are representative elements (not transition metals), noble gases are a separate group (Group 18), and Group C is not a standard name for transition metals.

Answer:

Question 2: B. Group A elements
Question 3: C. Group B elements