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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Modern Atomic Theory

Question 14 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Which two elements most likely have the most similar properties?

Answer
A
beryllium and boron
B
scandium and silicon
C
nitrogen and phosphorus
D
hydrogen and helium

Explanation

Elements in the same group (vertical column) of the periodic table tend to have similar properties because they have the same number of valence electrons. Nitrogen and phosphorus are both in Group 15, so they are the most similar pair listed. The other pairs are in different groups.

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