Which pair of elements do you expect to be most similar? Why?(a) Ti and Ga(b) N and O(c)

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Solution for problem 68P Chapter 4

Introductory Chemistry | 5th Edition

Introductory Chemistry | 5th Edition

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Problem 68P

Which pair of elements do you expect to be most similar? Why?

(a) Ti and Ga

(b) N and O

(d) Ar and Br

(e) Ge and Ga

Step-by-Step Solution:

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Solution 68P

Elements lying in the same group have similar properties and elements lying in different groups have different properties

Li and Na is found in the same group(group 1) and hence will have similar properties. No other element pairs are found in the same group

Hence the right answer is ( c )

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