Question

based on its location on the partial periodic table shown below, which element would you predict has chemical properties that are most similar to aluminum (al)? o be o si o b o ge

Explanation:

Step1: Recall periodic - table trends

Elements in the same group (vertical column) have similar chemical properties. Aluminum (Al) is in Group 13.

Step2: Check each option

Be is in Group 2, Si is in Group 14, B is in Group 13 and Ge is in Group 14. B and Al are in the same group.

Answer:

B. B