Question

the element nickel is represented in the periodic table by its symbol, ni. students can learn more about nickel and the ____ in chemistry professor raymond changs best - selling textbook.
19 mark for review
which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of standard english?
a tables other 117 elements
b tables other 117 elements
c tables other 117 elements
d tables other 117 elements

Explanation:

• Option A: "table's other 117 element's" is incorrect. The first apostrophe shows possession (the table's elements), which is correct, but the second apostrophe for "element's" is wrong as there's no need for a possessive here (we just want the plural of "element").
• Option B: "tables other 117 element's" is wrong. "tables" (without an apostrophe) is the plural form of "table", but we need the possessive form (to show the elements belong to the table). Also, "element's" is incorrect for the same reason as in Option A.
• Option C: "table's other 117 elements" is correct. "table's" shows possession (the elements belong to the table), and "elements" is the correct plural form (no need for a possessive here).
• Option D: "tables other 117 elements" is wrong. "tables" (without an apostrophe) is the plural form of "table", but we need the possessive form (to show the elements belong to the table).

Answer:

C. table's other 117 elements