Asked by jay

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

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Fluorine (F).

Reason: Fluorine is a nonmetal in the halogen group, which commonly forms salts with metals and acids (hydrogen halides). It is the most reactive element in the halogens. Ne is an inert noble gas and S is in a different group (chalcogens) and is not the most reactive in its group.