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Scenario A Mars Rover has collected and analyzed several samples from the surface of Mars and its atmosphere. NASA has processed most of the data, but is looking for help in identifying two of the remaining elements from the samples. They know that both elements are main group elements. The following information about unknown Element J and unknown Element Q has just arrived for you to examine.
External Data
*X was used to represent the unknown elements in the compounds listed in the
table.
Prompt:
Use your knowledge of the periodic table to write a scientific explanation to
justify the group in which the elements belong. Be sure to state a claim, present your evidence, and give your reasoning in a way that is accessible to both scientists and the lay-person.
Claim:
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Evidence:
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Reasoning:
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Rebuttal:
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Claim: Both unknown elements J and Q belong to the main group elements on the periodic table.
Evidence: The information provided states that both elements are main group elements, which indicates that they belong to groups 1, 2, and 13-18 on the periodic table. Main group elements are typically found in the s and p blocks of the periodic table.
Reasoning: Main group elements are characterized by their predictable chemical properties and reactivity. Elements in these groups tend to have similar outer electron configurations, which determine their chemical behavior. By being in the main group elements category, unknown elements J and Q are likely to exhibit similar properties to other elements in their respective groups.
Rebuttal: It is unlikely that unknown elements J and Q belong to the transition metals or inner transition metals categories, as these elements have very different chemical properties and are typically found in the d and f blocks of the periodic table. Additionally, the information provided specifically states that the elements are main group elements, further supporting the claim.