The table below contains characteristics of four different elements. Characteristics of Four Elements Element Number of Protons Number of Valence Electrons 1 ca 4 2. 11 1 1 3 18 8 4 37 1 1 What conclusion can be made from the information above? Element 3 is a metal and Element 1 is a metalloid. Element 2 is the same element as Element 3. Element 1 has very similar chemical properties as Element 4. Element 2 has very similar chemical properties as Element 4.

The correct option is "Element 2 has very similar chemical properties as Element 4"

Explanation:

Both element 2 and element 4 have the same number of valence electrons; meaning they will be found in the same group (group 1) of the periodic table. Elements in the same group of the periodic table exhibit similar chemical properties. For confirmation, element 2 is sodium (based on the atomic number of 11 provided) while element 4 is rubidium (based on the atomic number of 37 provided) - the two elements are found in group 1 of the periodic table.

NOTE: Number of protons is the same as atomic number