Why Do Elements in the Same Group Tend to Have

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Essay

Why do elements in the same group tend to have similar chemical properties?

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Definitions:

Carbon Atom

The fundamental building block of organic molecules, characterized by its ability to form four bonds.

Aromatic Compound

An organic molecule characterized by its stable ring of electrons, which creates delocalized pi-electron clouds throughout the structure, contributing to its chemical stability.

Carbon Atoms

The basic building blocks of all organic compounds, consisting of six protons and six neutrons.

Structure

The arrangement of atoms within a molecule which defines the molecule's properties and reactions.