Problem: Which of the following elements has chemical properties most similar to barium?a. ironb. calciumc. cesiumd. xenone. carbon

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We are asked which of the following elements has chemical properties most similar to barium.

Elements of the same group or column would have the most similar properties. 


Shown in the periodic table below are the given elements and barium. 


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Which of the following elements has chemical properties most similar to barium?

a. iron

b. calcium

c. cesium

d. xenon

e. carbon

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