Which element is in Group 17 of the periodic table?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Chlorine
- Step 1: Group 17 contains the halogens, and chlorine is a halogen.
- Step 2: Sodium is in Group 1, neon in Group 18 and magnesium in Group 2.
Answer
Chlorine.
Why not the others: The other three belong to other groups.
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