How many of the following statements are false?
I.The Group 3A elements are all metals.
II.Alkaline earth metals react less vigorously with water than do alkali metals.
III.Salts can consist of hydrogen.
IV.Because Li is the strongest reducing agent among the alkali metals, it reacts most quickly with water of the alkali metals.
A) 1
B) 3
C) 2
D) 4
E) 0

Question

How many of the following statements are false?
 I.The Group 3A elements are all metals.
II.Alkaline earth metals react less vigorously with water than do alkali metals.
III.Salts can consist of hydrogen.
IV.Because Li is the strongest reducing agent among the alkali metals, it reacts most quickly with water of the alkali metals.
A) 1
B) 3
C) 2
D) 4
E) 0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

I. False, Group 3A includes metalloids and nonmetals (e.g., boron).  III. False, salts are typically composed of cations and anions, not hydrogen.  IV. False, although Li is a strong reducing agent, it reacts less vigorously with water compared to other alkali metals.

How Many of the Following Statements Are False