In what way are elements in the same column of the periodic table the same? A) T

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Hawke

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on: May 25, 2013

In what way are elements in the same column of the periodic table the same?
A) They have the same number of protons.
B) They have the same number of neutrons.
C) They have the same number of electrons.
D) They have the same number of electrons in their valence shell.
E) They have the same number of electron shells.

Melanie

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Reply #1 on: May 28, 2013

Quote from: Hawke on May 25, 2013

D) They have the same number of electrons in their valence shell.

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