Elements in the same group of the periodic table typically have ________.
A)similar mass numbers
B)similar physical properties only
C)similar chemical properties only
D)similar atomic masses
E)similar physical and chemical properties

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Elements in the same group of the periodic table typically have similar physical and chemical properties. This is because they have the same number of valence electrons, which determines their reactivity and the way they bond with other elements. However, they may have different atomic masses due to the number of neutrons in their nuclei, which can vary even within the same group. Therefore, options A, B, C, and D are not entirely correct.

Elements in the Same Group of the Periodic Table Typically