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Sonya is studying a nonmetal element. She learns that the element is like other elements in its group because it can bond to form a salt or an acid. She also learns that the element is the most reactive element in its group. Which element is Sonya most likely studying?
sulfur (S)
neon (Ne)
fluorine (F)
iodine (I)
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Fluorine (F).
Reason: Halogens form salts with metals and hydrogen halides (HX) that are acids; fluorine is the most reactive halogen (highest electronegativity, smallest atomic radius), so it fits the description.
Reason: Halogens form salts with metals and hydrogen halides (HX) that are acids; fluorine is the most reactive halogen (highest electronegativity, smallest atomic radius), so it fits the description.
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