Question detail
Which statement is true regarding elements in the same group of the periodic table?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. They have similar chemical properties.
- B. They have the same atomic mass.
- C. They have different numbers of outer-shell electrons.
- D. They are all metals.
Answer
The correct option is They have similar chemical properties..
Explanation
The correct option is They have similar chemical properties.. They have similar chemical properties. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to predict possible reactions and likely reactivity from an element's position in the periodic table. This is tested in the subtopic The periodic table within The periodic table, so the reasoning must stay within AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.1. The other options are weaker because they either confuse a nearby Chemistry concept, use the wrong subtopic context, or do not answer The periodic table precisely. Repair marker 460af89e keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Reactivity Trends
Students often predict that all elements in a group will react in the same way without considering their specific positions within the group.
To fix this, students should analyze the specific element's atomic number and outer-shell electron configuration to understand its reactivity compared to other elements in the same group.
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