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JAMB Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Beryllium and aluminium have similar properties because they are

  • A. positioned diagonally to each otherCorrect
  • B. are both metals
  • C. belong to the same group
  • D. belong to the same period

Explanation

The similarity in the properties of beryllium and aluminium is due to their diagonal positioning in the periodic table. The same can be said of carbon and phosphorous, boron and silicon.

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