Student. k12.tulsaschools. org bookmarks Previous
1
Next →
Introducción to Biochemistry: Mastery Test
1
Select the correct answer.
Why might two elements possess similar chemical properties?
ОА.
They belong to the same group of the periodic table.
OB. They have the same physical state.
OC. They have similar physical properties.
OD. They belong to the same period of the periodic table.
Reset
Next
Next

А.  They belong to the same group of the periodic table.

Explanation:

Two elements possess similar chemical properties if they belong to the same group on the periodic table.

What determines the chemical properties of elements;

→ the number of valence electrons an element contains determines its chemical properties.

affects the water bodies: excessive use of fertilizers causes eutrophication. the fertilizers which are used on plants affect the quality of land on which it is used, further causing erosion of soil. the fertilizers used on plants contain harmful chemical fumes which affect the environment.

the sun's light combined with the visible wavelenghts form what is called ultraviolet radiation, which are the long waves at the end of a visible light sprectrum.

hope it ,

bioteacher101