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Neon (Ne) is right after fluorine (F) on the periodic table and directly above Argon (Ar). What element does Neon share more similar properties with, fluorine or Argon? Be sure to use claim, evidence and reasoning in your answer.

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Answer: Argon

Explanation: They both have their outer electron shell filled, so they have no tendency to acquire or lose an electron. Therefore, they are very unreactive, a reason they are also called inert gases.

The answer is Argon as  Neon shares more similar properties with it.

The similarities between them are that they both have the outer electrons shell filled and have a tendency to gain or lose electrons.

Why are the Neon and argon are in the same group?

As they have the same atomic no. and same electron no. in the outer shell of their valence shells.

Thus it is clear that due to similarities between the electrons in them they are showing similar characteristics.

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