Question

Use the periodic table to answer the question.

An illustration shows the periodic table.

Which element has the same number of valence electrons as bromine (Br)?

(1 point)
Responses

krypton (Kr)
krypton (Kr)

selenium (Se)
selenium (Se)

potassium (K)
potassium (K)

chlorine (Cl)

Answer 1

Bromine (Br) is in Group 17 of the periodic table, which means it has 7 valence electrons.

The element that has the same number of valence electrons as bromine is chlorine (Cl), which is also in Group 17.

So, the correct response is **chlorine (Cl)**.