Question

similarity between Li
and mg​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.Both Li and Mg are harder and lighter than other elements of their respective groups.

2.Both are reacts slowly with water.

3.The oxides of both do not form Superoxides i.e. Li2O and MgO do not form superoxides.

4.The chlorides of both i.e. LiCl MgCl2 are soluble in ethanol.

5.Both form crystals like LiCl.2H2O and

MgCl2.8H2O .

Answer 2

Answer:

a) Both Li and Mg are harder elements

b) Both LiCl and MgCl are deliquescent (absorbs moisture from the atmosphere) in nature

c) Both form mono oxides only

d) They both slowly react with water

e) They form oxides and hydroxides which decomposes on heating