Question

juan is reviewing his notes from todays science class on the periodic table of elements to complete his assignment. his teacher explained that the elements are grouped in the periodic table according to the similarities of their properties. refer to the image to answer the question

which element has physical and chemical properties similar to aluminum (al)?

boron (b)
sodium (na)
lithium (li)
phosphorus (p)

Explanation:

In the periodic table, elements in the same group (vertical column) have similar physical and chemical properties. Aluminum (Al) is in group 13. Boron (B) is also in group 13. Sodium (Na) is in group 1, Lithium (Li) is in group 1, and Phosphorus (P) is in group 15.

Answer:

Boron (B)