Element families (alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases) Knowledge-Based Practice

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    Which element family consists of highly reactive nonmetals that typically achieve a stable valence shell by gaining one electron to form anions with a 1−1- charge?

    • A) Alkali metals
    • B) Alkaline earth metals
    • C) Noble gases
    • D) Halogens

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