Question

Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?

a. Be and Mg
b. Ca and Br
c. Cl and Ar
d. Na and P

Answer 1

a. Be and Mg

Step-by-step explanation:

Be (beryllium) and Mg (magnesium) are both found in the alkaline earth metals family (group 2) on the periodic table. Elements in the same family or group have similar properties,

Ca and Br are in groups 2 and 17

Cl and Ar are in groups 17 and 18

Na and P are in groups 1 and 15