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OpenStudy (steve816):

Quick chemistry question Which two elements are more closely related? A. Copper and zinc B. Carbon and silicon

OpenStudy (mrnood):

copper and zinc are adjacent in the periodic table 'horizontally' - i.e. are in the same 'period' Carbon and Silicon are adjacent in the periodic table 'vertically' i.e. in the same 'group' Which of those results in similar chemical characteristics?

OpenStudy (steve816):

I would say copper and zinc because they are both transition medals.

OpenStudy (mrnood):

What do you know about elements that are in the same group?

OpenStudy (steve816):

I'm not sure...

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