Question

When comparing the two elements Br and Ga, the larger element is GaG a When comparing the two elements Br and Ga, the larger element is blank based on periodic trends alone. True or false?

Answer 1

FALSE

Step-by-step explanation:

Br is bromine with atomic number 35, mass number of 79.904 and belongs to the group 7 elements known as the halogens.

Ga is gallium with atomic number 31, mass number of 69.72 and belongs to the alkaline earth metal i.e the group 3 elements.

From the above and in terms of their mass number, it is evident that Br is the larger element compared to Ga which is lesser than Br. Hence the statement is FALSE