Stable Ions Quick Check

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Question
Which property do the elements in each column of the representative elements series of the periodic table have in common?(1 point)
Responses

number of orbitals
number of orbitals

number of valence electrons
number of valence electrons

number of protons
number of protons

number of neutrons

Answer 1

The correct response is number of valence electrons.

Elements in the same column (group) of the periodic table have the same number of valence electrons, which determines their chemical properties and reactivity.