The periods and groups on the periodic table are numbered. For example, the element neon (Ne) is in period 2, group 18. Neon is an inert gas and therefore does not react with any other element. Which of the following elements is likely to have properties that are similar to those of neon? A. lithium in period 2, group 1 B. iron in period 4, group 8 C. boron in period 2, group 13 D. krypton in period 4, group 18

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The periods and groups on the periodic table are numbered. For example, the element neon (Ne) is in period 2, group 18. Neon is an inert gas and therefore does not react with any other element. Which of the following elements is likely to have properties that are similar to those of neon?     A. lithium in period 2, group 1     B. iron in period 4, group 8     C. boron in period 2, group 13    D. krypton in period 4, group 18

ddcamp · Answer

Traits related to re-activity are similar within the same group.

anonymous · Answer

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