Which Statement BEST Describes the Behavior of Period 2 Elements

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the behavior of period 2 elements in a covalent molecule?

A) Period 2 elements lose electrons.
B) Period 2 elements gain electrons.
C) The nonmetals in period 2 form bonds so that they have a valence shell with eight electrons.
D) The nonmetals in period 2 form bonds so that they have a valence shell with two electrons.
E) Period 2 elements are not alike in any way.