All of the statements are true about the arrangement of elements in the periodic table except that the
a) inert gases are in the group farthest to the right.
b) metals are found on the left side of the periodic table.
c) rare earth elements are in the first column, on the left.
d) transition metals are in the center of the periodic table.

C) rare earth elements are in the first column, on the left.

Explanation:

In fact, rare earth elements are in the third column, on the left.

The periodic table of the elements is an arrangement of the chemical elements in the form of a table, ordered by their atomic number (number of protons), by their configuration of electrons and their chemical properties. It was progressively developed over time as the scientific knowledge advanced; for this reason many modifications and corrections might be done in the future.

This table is divided into rows and columns, which represent the periods and groups or families. For its location the atomic number and valence of each element was considered.

In this sense, the elements in the periodic table are mainly arranged as follows:

-Alkali metals and Alkaline Earth metals in the first two columns, on the left.

-Rare earth elements in the third column (rows 6 and 7), on the left.

-Transition metals in the center.

-Basic metals and semi-metals to the right

-Non-metals to the right (and Hidrogen in the first row and column)

-Noble gases (or inert gases) farthest to the right.