Which elements can form basic compounds? Check all that apply. sulfur rubidium arsenic selenium silicon xenon antimony

Option B, Rubidium can form basic compounds

Explanation:

Basic compounds are those which have the ability to neutralize an acid. Such compounds may or may not contain OH - ion.

Some of the elements which form the strong bases are -

a) Lithium - hydroxide form

b) Sodium - hydroxide form

c) Potassium - hydroxide form

d) Rubidium - hydroxide form

e) Cesium - hydroxide form

f) Calcium - Carbonate or hydroxide form

g) Strontium - hydroxide form

g) Barium - hydroxide form

Hence, option B, Rubidium can form basic compounds