When looking at a group on the periodic table, which of the following is true? t
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Question
When looking at a group on the periodic table, which of the following is true?
the number of electrons increases from left to right
the number of protons increases from left to right
the number of electrons in the outer shell is the same
the atoms bond well with other members of the same group
the number of electrons increases from left to right
the number of protons increases from left to right
the number of electrons in the outer shell is the same
the atoms bond well with other members of the same group
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer is: the number of electrons in the outer shell is the same.
Reason: Group in a periodic table refers to the vertical columns.In a group, the elements have the same number of electrons in the outer shell i.e valence electrons.
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