Interpretation:
Based on the location of carbon and silicon, the similarities between the properties of carbon and silicon are to be predicted.
Concept Introduction :
The periodic table is a columnar structure that organizes different elements into groups based on how they behave.The elements in the periodic table of today are ordered according to the periodic law.The elements are organized in the modern periodic table in increasing order of their
Answer to Problem 29A
Carbon and silicon are expected to have the same properties as they belong to the same group.
Explanation of Solution
Elements placed in the same group are expected to have similar chemical and physical properties. Carbon and silicon are placed in group 14.
Thus, carbon and silicon will exhibit similar chemical and physical properties.
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