Use the periodic table to answer the question. Which two elements most likely have similar properties? (1 point) Responses F and Ne F and Ne Ca and Sc Ca and Sc Li and Fr Li and Fr Cs and Rn Cs and Rn

Answer 1

Elements that have similar properties are typically found in the same group or column of the periodic table.

• F (Fluorine) and Ne (Neon) are both in Group 17 and Group 18, respectively, and have different properties (F is a halogen, Ne is a noble gas).
• Ca (Calcium) and Sc (Scandium) are in different groups (Group 2 and Group 3, respectively).
• Li (Lithium) and Fr (Francium) are both alkali metals in Group 1.
• Cs (Cesium) and Rn (Radon) are also in different groups (Group 1 and Group 18).

The pair that has the most similar properties is Li (Lithium) and Fr (Francium) because they are both alkali metals in Group 1 of the periodic table.

So, the correct answer is Li and Fr.