Question

Which two elements will react to form a salt, such as common table salt?(1 point) Responses
a. a transition metal and a noble gas
b. an alkali metal and a halogen
c. two alkali earth metals
d. two transition metals

Answer 1

The correct response is:

b. an alkali metal and a halogen

Alkali metals (such as sodium) react with halogens (such as chlorine) to form salts, like common table salt (sodium chloride).