All elements in any column in the periodic table of elements
A) have very little in common.
B) form a compound known as a salt.
C) are alkaline earth metals.
D) have similar chemical properties.
E) are noble gases.

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Elements in the same column of the periodic table, also known as a group or family, have similar chemical properties due to their similar electron configurations. This is because they all have the same number of valence electrons, which determines chemical reactivity. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

All Elements in Any Column in the Periodic Table of Elements