Why do elements in the same group have similar chemical properties?

Supongamos que estás estudiando dos estrellas. ambas estrellas tienen la misma magnitud aparente, pero la estrella a tiene una magnitud absoluta mayor que la estrella b. ¿que puedes decir acerca de la distancia a la tierra de estas dos estrellas?

Fugu, also known as puffer fish, is a sushi delicacy that can also be lethal. puffer fish contain a powerful toxin that can kill an adult a few hours after ingestion. sushi chefs who prepare fugu must be specially trained because any contamination of the toxin-free areas of the fish can be deadly. recently this toxin has been put to good use, as scientists have discovered that a purified form of it can treat severe pain in cancer patients. this recent scientific discovery would fall under which area of chemistry? applied biochemistry pure organic chemistry pure physical chemistry applied inorganic chemistry

Substance x has a fixed volume, and the attraction between its particles is strong .substance y had widely spread out particles and can be compressed what can most likely be concluded about these substances