Question

Which property of an element would be MOST helpful in determining its column in the periodic table?

Answer 1

Answer:

valence electrons

The vertical columns in the Periodic Table are called groups. The Periodic table can help easily determine the valence electrons for many elements. Elements in the same groups have similar properties.

Answer 2

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Valence electrons

• The vertical columns in the Periodic Table are called groups.

• The Periodic table can help easily determine the valence electrons for many elements.

• Elements in the same groups have similar properties.