Question

question 10 of 25
which element would be the least similar to magnesium (mg)?

a. na

b. sr

c. be

d. ca

Explanation:

Elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar chemical properties. Magnesium (Mg) is in Group 2 (alkaline earth metals). Be (beryllium), Ca (calcium), and Sr (strontium) are also in Group 2. Sodium (Na) is in Group 1 (alkali metals), so it has the least similar properties to Mg.

Answer:

A. Na