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Eriq, a chemist, is running tests with four unknown elements. He has found that they all bond the same way, so he knows that they are in the same group on the periodic table of elements. The table shows other properties that Eriq observed.

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15.
B
16.
C
17.
D
18.
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Of these nonmetals, which one is likely to be the least reactive?

A
oxygen (O)
B
sulfur (S)
C
chlorine (Cl)
D
fluorine (F)
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A student is working with four different solid substances: sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), and iodine (I). Which substance is most likely to break easily into many smaller pieces?

A
sodium
B
calcium
C
copper
D
iodine
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What property do all of the group 18 elements have that makes them stand out from other elements?

A
They are the only nonmetals that are liquid at room temperature.
B
They are the only nonmetals that are solid at room temperature.
C
They are very likely to bond with any element, whether it is metallic or not.
D
They are very unlikely to bond with any element, whether it is metallic or not.

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