Scientists are attempting to determine the composition of an unknown compound. The compound has a high melting point and is a good conductor of electricity. Which of the following elements most likely make up the compound? a. Magnesium and Fluorine
b. Lithium and Calcium
c. Boron and Chlorine
d. Phosphorus and Sulfur

answer is d because it is trust me

each chemical family is represented as a group or column on the periodic table. based on chemical properties, there are 6 types of chemical families. group 1 represents alkali metals, group 2 represents alkaline earth metals, groups 3 to 12 represent transition metals, groups 13 to 16 represent non-metals and other metals, group 17 represents halogens and group 18 represents noble gases.