Question

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The table compares some characteristics of two atoms.

Use the table to determine the number of protons for each atom. Then, choose the statement below that is true about the two atoms.

Answer 1

C. Atom X and atom Y are in the same row on the periodic table

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of protons in each atom:

X = 7 - 4 = 3 which is Li

Y = 9 - 5 = 4 which is Be

A. wrong because X and Y are not in same family

B. wrong because Y is in the column to the right of X

D. wrong because X and Y are not the same element