CLEP Chemistry Practice Test

Category - Chemistry

Which of the following statements best explains why elements in the same family of the periodic table have similar bonding properties?
  1. The elements have similaratomic sizes.
  2. The elements have similaratomic masses.
  3. The elements have similar numbers of protons.
  4. The elements have similar valence electron configurations.
Explanation
Answer: D - The elements have similar valence electron configurations.
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