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Because atoms of elements in the same group of the periodic table have the same number of neutrons, they have similar properties. True or false ? PLEASE NEED HELP!
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Because atoms of elements in the same group of the periodic table have the same number of neutrons, they have similar properties.

True or false ?

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False. What actually determines the properties of elements are the electrons, or aka valence electrons. They are used to bond, which determines its properties. 
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