Question

using your periodic table, which of the following elements has the same lewis dot structure as silicon (si)? germanium (ge) aluminum (al) arsenic (as) gallium (ga)

Explanation:

Elements in the same group of the periodic table have the same number of valence electrons and thus the same Lewis - dot structure. Silicon is in Group 14. Germanium is also in Group 14, while aluminum is in Group 13, arsenic in Group 15, and gallium in Group 13.

Answer:

A. germanium (Ge)