Researchers Recently Formed a New Synthetic Element with Atomic Number

question 19

Multiple Choice

Researchers recently formed a new synthetic element with atomic number 108. Which of the following elements would have chemical properties most similar to this new element?

• A) Mo
• B) Ac
• C) Ti
• D) Kr
• E) Fe

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