Based on its location on the partial periodic table shown below, which element would you predict has chemical properties that are most similar to argon (Ar)?

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Group of answer choices

Nitrogen (N)

Helium (He)

Chlorine (Cl)

Zinc (Zn)

Answer 1

The element that is located in the same group as argon (Ar) on the periodic table is chlorine (Cl). Therefore, chlorine (Cl) would be predicted to have chemical properties that are most similar to argon (Ar).