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O-LevelChemistryAtomic Structure5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q281 Mark

Which statement about some of the elements in the Periodic Table is correct?

AThe element germanium, in Group IV, has less metallic character than gallium, in Group III.
BElements in Group V form ions with a charge of 5+.
CElements in the same group react in a similar way because they all contain the same number of electrons.
DTransition elements are given this name as they easily change from solids to liquids.

✓ Correct answer

A: The element germanium, in Group IV, has less metallic character than gallium, in Group III.

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Atomic Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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