Question

the image shows a portion of the periodic table. which two elements have similar characteristics?
oxygen
fluorine
neon
sulfur
chlorine
argon
a. neon and fluorine
b. chlorine and sulfur
c. fluorine and chlorine
d. oxygen and chlorine
e. argon and fluorine

Explanation:

Elements in the same group (vertical column) of the periodic table have similar chemical properties. Fluorine (\(F\)) and chlorine (\(Cl\)) are in the same group (Group 17, the halogens).

Answer:

C. fluorine and chlorine