Which of the following statements is/are true of the Group 6A elements?
1. The Group 6A elements react with metals to achieve a noble gas electron configuration.
2. The Group 6A elements can form covalent bonds with other nonmetals.
3. The two heaviest members of Group 6A can lose electrons to form cations.
A) 3 only
B) 2 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
E) 2 and 3

Question

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Group 6A elements?
1. The Group 6A elements react with metals to achieve a noble gas electron configuration. 
2. The Group 6A elements can form covalent bonds with other nonmetals. 
3. The two heaviest members of Group 6A can lose electrons to form cations.
A) ​3 only
B) ​2 only
C) ​1 only
D) ​1, 2, and 3
E) ​2 and 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Group 6A elements are highly reactive nonmetals that can form covalent bonds with other nonmetals. They can also react with metals to achieve a noble gas electron configuration. The two heaviest members of Group 6A, polonium and radon, can lose electrons to form cations.

Which of the Following Statements Is/are True of the Group