Question

which element shares similar properties with zinc (zn)? mercury (hg) tin (sn) germanium (ge)

Explanation:

Elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar chemical properties. Zinc (Zn) is in Group 12. Cadmium (Cd) is also in Group 12. Mercury (Hg) is in Group 12 too. Tin (Sn) is in Group 14, Germanium (Ge) is in Group 14. So mercury has similar properties to zinc.

Answer:

Mercury (Hg)