Multiple Choice
Cu, Ag, and Au are all elements found in which group of the periodic table?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Group Names
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Which of the following elements has properties most similar to Mg?
A
Na
B
Al
C
Cl
D
Be
E
Li
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Identify the position of Magnesium (Mg) in the periodic table. Mg is located in Group 2, which is also known as the alkaline earth metals.
Understand that elements in the same group of the periodic table typically have similar chemical properties because they have the same number of valence electrons.
Look for other elements in Group 2. Beryllium (Be) is also in Group 2, which means it shares similar properties with Magnesium (Mg).
Compare the given options (Na, Al, Cl, Li) with Beryllium (Be) to determine which element is in the same group as Mg. None of these elements are in Group 2.
Conclude that Beryllium (Be) is the element with properties most similar to Magnesium (Mg) because they are both in the same group of the periodic table.
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