Question

Match the atoms which might substitute for one another. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column.

1. Si Na
2. K V
3. Nb C
4. Cu Ag
5. P Ca
6. Mg As

Answer 1

Si = C

K = Na

Nb = V

Cu = Ag

P = As

Mg = Ca

Answer 2

Atoms which might substitute for one another can be found in the same column in the periodic table.
So, since Si and C are found in the same column, they can substitute each other.
1. Si = C
2. K = Na
3. Nb = V
4. Cu = Ag
5. P = As
6. Mg = Ca