Set 6: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The periodic table organizes elements by atomic number. Elements in the same column, or 'group,' share similar chemical properties because they have the same number of valence electrons. Text 2 Hydrogen is located in Group 1 because it has one valence electron. However, unlike the other elements in this group (alkali metals), hydrogen is a gas and behaves more like a non-metal.
Based on the texts, why is hydrogen considered an anomaly in the periodic table?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Group = Same valence/Prop (Metals). Text 2: H has 1 valence (Group 1) BUT is gas/non-metal. Anomaly: Config vs Props. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "located in Group 1"
• "unlike the other elements"
• "behaves more like a non-metal"
Why others are wrong: D (Has one.), C (Is element.), A (Is gas/non-metal.).
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