Question
After conducting research on the periodic table, Taylor discovered that sodium is found in Group 1, Period 3 on the periodic table. Where should Taylor look to find another element that has similar properties to those of sodium?
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To find another element that has similar properties to sodium, Taylor should look in Group 1 of the periodic table. Elements in the same group (column) often share similar chemical and physical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons.
Since sodium (Na) is in Group 1, Taylor could look for other alkali metals in that group. The elements directly below sodium in Group 1 are potassium (K), which is in Period 4, and lithium (Li), which is in Period 2. Among these, potassium would be the closest in terms of properties and reactivity, as it is in the same group.
Thus, Taylor should look in Group 1, specifically at potassium (K), to find another element with similar properties to sodium.
Since sodium (Na) is in Group 1, Taylor could look for other alkali metals in that group. The elements directly below sodium in Group 1 are potassium (K), which is in Period 4, and lithium (Li), which is in Period 2. Among these, potassium would be the closest in terms of properties and reactivity, as it is in the same group.
Thus, Taylor should look in Group 1, specifically at potassium (K), to find another element with similar properties to sodium.