Question

complete the statement.
in general, nonmetals in the same ______ form the same number of covalent bonds with other atoms.
choose 1 answer.
a period
b group
show periodic table

Explanation:

Nonmetals in the same group (vertical column) of the periodic table have the same number of valence electrons, which determines the number of covalent bonds they form. Periods (horizontal rows) have varying valence electron counts across elements, so bonding behavior (number of covalent bonds) is consistent within a group, not a period.

Answer:

B. group