chemistry
chemistry
Column A Column B
16. Sodium a) Halogen
17. Argon b) Alkali Metal
18. Chlorine c) Noble Gas
19. Magnesium d) Alkaline Earth Metal
20. Fluorine e) Most reactive non-metal
Section E: Assertion and Reason
Assertion: Elements in the same period have different chemical properties.
Reason: They have different numbers of valence electrons.
a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason explains Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason does not explain Assertion.
c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.