Which Element Is Closer to the Upper Right Corner of the Periodic

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which element is closer to the upper right corner of the periodic table, the one indicated by the lighter colored atoms or the darker colored atoms?

• A)the element indicated by the darker color
• B)the element indicated by the lighter color
• C)More information is needed in order to determine which element is closer to the upper right of the periodic table.
• D)Both the lighter and darker colored elements are likely found at the upper right corner of the periodic table.

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