11
QuizMultiple Choice

Nonmetals

Question 11 • LA-Physical Science A

Which describes any compound that has at least one element from group 17?

Answer
A
halide
B
noble gas
C
metalloid
D
transition metal

Explanation

Elements in group 17 are called halogens. A compound containing at least one halogen is described as a halide, so the correct choice is halide. Noble gases, metalloids, and transition metals are categories of elements, not compounds containing a group 17 element.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next