Why do elements in the same colum have similar properties?

This graph gives information on changes in sea ice extent in the arctic ocean over a 30-year span. the overall trend shows in the ice extent. to address the trend, scientists need to ask themselves, one direct consequence of the trend is that

You are performing an experiment in a lab to attempt a new method of producing pure elements from compounds. the only problem is that you do not know what element will form. by your previous calculations you know that you will have 6.3 moles of product. when it is complete, you weigh it and determine you have 604.4 grams. what element have you produced?

What kind of ion is contained in salts that produce an acidic solution? a positive ion that attracts a proton from water a positive ion that releases a proton to water a negative ion that attracts a proton from water a negative ion that releases a proton to water