Multiple choice

This group is named _________ because they have a tendency to form salts with group 1 elements.

  1. Noble gases

  2. Alkali Metals

  3. Halogens

  4. Transition metals

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'halogen' comes from Greek words meaning 'salt-former', as these elements readily react with alkali metals to form salts.