Chemistry, asked by rabitabrahma08210821, 9 months ago

why does lithium show similarities with magnesium

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Answered by rajeevgupta39

Explanation:

The similarity between Li and Mg is because of their similar atomic radii (Li = 152 pm; Mg = 160 pm) and ionic radii. (Li+ = 76 pm, Mg2+ = 72 pm). These two elements resemble each other in the following properties: (i) Both Li and Mg decompose water very slowly with the liberation of hydrogen.

Answered by BhupinKumar

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Lithium shows similarities to magnesium in its chemical behaviour because. Similar size, greater electronegativity and similar polarizing power.

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