What Is the Basis for Placing Groups of Elements into a Family

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is the basis for placing groups of elements into a family on the periodic table?

• A)similar atomic mass numbers
• B)identical chemical and physical properties
• C)similar colors, shapes and uses
• D)similar valence electron configurations

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