Question

Use the periodic table to answer the question.

An illustration shows the periodic table.

Which two elements most likely have similar properties?

(1 point)
Responses

Ca and Sc
Ca and Sc

Li and Fr
Li and Fr

F and Ne
F and Ne

Cs and Rn
Cs and Rn
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

To determine which two elements are most likely to have similar properties, we can look at their positions in the periodic table.

1. **Ca (Calcium)** and **Sc (Scandium)**: They are in different groups (Calcium is in Group 2 and Scandium is in Group 3), so they don't have similar properties.

2. **Li (Lithium)** and **Fr (Francium)**: Both are in Group 1 (alkali metals). They have similar chemical properties because they are in the same group.

3. **F (Fluorine)** and **Ne (Neon)**: Fluorine is a halogen (Group 17) and Neon is a noble gas (Group 18), so they do not have similar properties.

4. **Cs (Cesium)** and **Rn (Radon)**: Cesium is an alkali metal (Group 1) and Radon is a noble gas (Group 18), so they do not have similar properties.

Based on this analysis, the two elements that most likely have similar properties are **Li and Fr** (Lithium and Francium).

Answer 3

Yes, I am confident in my response. The best option for elements that share similar properties is **Li (Lithium)** and **Fr (Francium)** because they are both in Group 1 of the periodic table, known as the alkali metals. Elements in the same group typically exhibit similar chemical behaviors and properties.

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