Which elements have the most similar chemical properties? Si, As, and Te N2, O2, and F2 Mg, Sr, and Ba Ca, Cs, and Cu

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8 August, 05:53

Which elements have the most similar chemical properties? Si, As, and Te N2, O2, and F2 Mg, Sr, and Ba Ca, Cs, and Cu

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Pamela Glass · Answer 1

The elements that have the most similar chemical properties are those that have the same number of valence electrons. Elements with the same number of valence electrons can be found in the same column or "group" on the periodic table. The elements that satisfy this criterion are Mg, Sr, and Ba.