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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The History and Arrangement of the Periodic Table

Question 23 • SVHS Chemistry 1 $FA

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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