Question

question 7 of 10
what are
epresentative elements\?
a. elements that share the same properties on the periodic table
b. elements in the same row of the periodic table
c. elements in the short columns of the periodic table
d. elements in the tall columns of the periodic table

Explanation:

Representative elements are the elements in groups 1, 2 and 13 - 18 of the periodic table, which are in the tall columns. They have a wide range of chemical properties and are very reactive compared to transition - metals. Elements in the same row are called periods and elements with similar properties are in the same group. The short columns refer to transition - metals.

Answer:

D. Elements in the tall columns of the periodic table