Question

In what ways lithium shows similarities to magnesium in its chemical behaviour?​

Answer 1

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• Both react with nitrogen to form nitrides.

• Both react with 02 to form monoxides.

• Both the elements have the tendency to form covalent compounds.

• Both can form complex compounds.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Similarities between lithium and magnesium are as follows. (i) Both Li and Mg react slowly with cold water. (ii) The oxides of both Li and Mg are much less soluble in water and their hydroxides decompose at high temperature. (iv) Neither Li nor Mg form peroxides or superoxides.