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Which of the following elements exhibit great stability and extremely low reaction rates?
a) the alkali metals             
b) the alkaline earth metals
c) the halogens                    

d) the noble gases


Airships are filled with……., since it is very light and unreactive.
a) helium             

b)sodium              

c) argon

d) neon


Which of the following gives out light when high voltage electricity is passed through it?
a) helium              

b) sodium             

c) argon

d) neon


Which one of the following is used in advertising signs?
a) helium              

b) sodium             

c) argon

d)neon


What is the atomic no. of Lithium and how many electrons does it have?
a) 3        

b) 11                      

c) 19      

d) 4


What is the atomic no. of Sodium and how many electrons does it have?
a) 3        

b) 11                      

c) 19      

d) 4