What is true about the element francium (fr, atomic number 87)? choose 3 a. it has seven valence electrons b. it is likely to form ionic bonds c. it is a nonmetal d. it is in period seven e. it is a metal

Answer :

(B) It is likely to form ionic bonds

(D) It is in period seven

(E) It is a metal

Explanation :

Francium is an element whose symbol is 'Fr' and atomic number is 87.

Group 1 alkali metals consists elements Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Caesium and Francium. Periodic table also shown below.

Francium belongs to the group 1 (alkali metal) and it is in period seven.

It has one valence electron, the electronic configuration of Francium is [Rn} .

Alkali metals have tendency to form ionic compounds because they have +1 charge.

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