All the elements in group VIA are
Correct answer: A. hygroscopic
- A. hygroscopic
- B. Metals
- C. Polymeric
- D. All of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is (a) hygroscopic. Here's why:Hygroscopic: This means a substance readily absorbs moisture from the air.Group VIA: This group in the periodic table also known as the chalcogens, consists of the elements oxygen (O), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te), and polonium (Po).Hygroscopic: All elements in Group VIA are indeed hygroscopic. Their ability to absorb moisture varies, with oxygen being the least and polonium the most.Therefore, based on the common property of moisture absorption across all elements in Group VIA, (a) hygroscopic is the only accurate answer.
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