Robyn and Sam were examining the periodic table and discussing how elements were grouped based on similar properties. Which best describes a group of elements in the periodic table with similar properties? Elements that are listed in the same row. Elements that are listed in the same column. Elements that are listed near each other in any direction. Elements that are listed on opposite sides of columns or rows.
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Explanation:
The periodic table is structured as an 18 X 7 grid, positioned above a smaller double row of elements. The periodic table only lists chemical elements, and includes each isotope of each element within one cell. In the typical periodic table, each element is listed by its element symbol and atomic number. For example, “H” denotes hydrogen, “Li” denotes lithium, and so on. Most elements are represented by the first letter or first two letters of their English name, but there are some exceptions. Two notable exceptions include silver and mercury. The symbol for silver is “Ag” from Latin argentum, which means “gray” or “shining.” The symbol for mercury is “Hg” from the Latinized Greek hydrargyrum, which means “water-silver.” Many periodic tables include the full name of element as well and color-code the elements based on their phase at room temperature (solid, liquid, or gas).
Answer:
Elements that are listed in the same group have similar properties