Which of These Elements Is Chemically Similar to Potassium

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of these elements is chemically similar to potassium?

• A) calcium
• B) arsenic
• C) phosphorus
• D) cerium
• E) cesium

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Definitions:

Gas Phase

A state of matter characterized by unconstrained particle motion and no defined shape or volume, typically achieved at higher temperatures and lower pressures.

Primary Amine

Primary amines are organic compounds containing an amino group (-NH2) attached to a primary carbon atom, involved in a wide range of chemical reactions.

Nitrogen Atom

The basic unit of nitrogen, an element with an atomic number of 7, and essential for life as a constituent of amino acids and nucleic acids.

Organic Compound

A chemical compound containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, possibly alongside other elements, usually found in living organisms.