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CHM 102 Sblock elements Objective Question

Question

According to the document, which element is considered the actual first member of Group 1, despite hydrogen often being placed there?
Options
A Hydrogen
B Lithium
Correct Answer
C Sodium
D Potassium
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 3 states, 'Although hydrogen (H) is the first element in the periodic table and is usually placed in group 1, the actual first member of group 1 is lithium.'

Hint

Look for the element explicitly named as the 'actual first member' of Group 1.

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