Question

select the correct answer. which element is the most reactive nonmetal? a. sulfur (s) b. phosphorus (p) c. nitrogen (n) d. fluorine (f) e. bromine (br)

Explanation:

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To determine the most reactive nonmetal, we refer to the periodic table trends. Reactivity of nonmetals generally increases as we move up and to the right in the periodic table (towards fluorine in the halogen group). Fluorine (F) is in Group 17 (halogens) and is at the top of its group, having the highest electronegativity and a strong tendency to gain electrons, making it the most reactive nonmetal among the options. Sulfur (S), phosphorus (P), nitrogen (N), and bromine (Br) are less reactive than fluorine in terms of nonmetal reactivity.

Answer:

D. fluorine (F)