How Do the Electron-Dot Structures of Elements in the Same

question 6

Multiple Choice

How do the electron-dot structures of elements in the same group in the periodic table compare with one another?

• A)The structures differ by exactly two electrons between vertically consecutive elements.
• B)The number of valence shell electrons increases by one for each element from the top to the bottom of the group.
• C)Elements of the same group have the same number of valence electrons.
• D)The number of electrons in the electron-dot-structure will equal the group number for each element of the group.

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