Question

11 which groups are included in the main group elements and contain at least one nonmetal. (select all that apply) a group 1 b group 2 c group 3 - 12 d group 13 e group 14 f group 15 g group 16 h group 17 i group 18

Explanation:

Main - group elements are groups 1, 2, and 13 - 18. Group 1 has hydrogen (a non - metal), group 13 has boron (a non - metal), group 14 has carbon and silicon (non - metals), group 15 has nitrogen, phosphorus (non - metals), group 16 has oxygen, sulfur (non - metals), group 17 has fluorine, chlorine etc. (non - metals), and group 18 are noble gases (non - metals). Groups 3 - 12 are transition metals and not main - group elements.

Answer:

A. Group 1
D. Group 13
E. Group 14
F. Group 15
G. Group 16
H. Group 17
I. Group 18