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The History and Arrangement of the Periodic Table — Quiz

Question 5 • Chemistry

Which element is placed in the same period as ruthenium but has a higher atomic number than it?

Answer
A
osmium
B
zirconium
C
bismuth
D
silver

Explanation

Ruthenium (Ru) has atomic number 44 and is in period 5. Silver (Ag) is also in period 5 and has the higher atomic number 47, so the correct choice is silver.

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