Which Statement About the Modern Periodic Table Is FALSE

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the modern periodic table is FALSE?

A) Elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number.
B) A period is a horizontal row of elements.
C) A group is a vertical column of elements.
D) A stepwise line separates the metals from the nonmetals; metals are to the left of the line,nonmetals are to the right of the line.
E) Elements in the same period share similar chemical and physical properties.