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In Chemistry / College | 2025-07-07

Which element is placed in the same period as ruthenium but has a higher atomic number than it?

A. bismuth
B. osmium
C. silver
D. zirconium

Asked by shannylwynn42

Answer (2)

Ruthenium is found in Period 5 of the periodic table with an atomic number of 44. Elements in the same period with a higher atomic number include osmium, which is significantly above ruthenium's atomic number. Thus, the answer to the student's question is osmium. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

Ruthenium is in Period 5 with an atomic number of 44. Among the provided options, silver (Ag) is the element that has a higher atomic number of 47 and is in the same period. Therefore, silver is the correct answer from the list given.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-08-10

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