Name two elements you would expect to show chemical reactions similar to magnesium. What is the basis for your choice?

+2 votes
583 views
asked May 14, 2017 in Chemistry by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 63 450 1291

1 Answer

+2 votes
answered May 14, 2017 by Rohit Singh (61,782 points) 36 143 463
selected May 14, 2017 by sforrest072
 
Best answer

Calcium (Ca) and strontium (Sr) are expected to show chemical reactions similar to magnesium (Mg). This is because the number of valence electrons (2) is same in all these three elements. And since chemical properties are due to valence electrons, they show same chemical reactions.

Related questions

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

One Thought Forever

“There is a close connection between getting up in the world and getting up in the morning.“
– Anon
~~~*****~~~

...