Question

which of the following elements likely has similar properties to chlorine and bromine? choose 1 answer: a sulfur (atomic number 16) b selenium (atomic number 34) c iodine (atomic number 53)

Explanation:

Elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar chemical properties. Chlorine and bromine are halogens (Group 17). Iodine is also a halogen. Sulfur is in Group 16 and selenium is in Group 16 too.

Answer:

C. Iodine (atomic number 53)