Answer: Li & Mg, Be & Al, B & Si.
- A Li & Mg, Be & Al, B & Si
- B Li & Na, Be & Ca as frequently observed in practice
- C H & Li in many documented cases
- D C & Si according to conventional understanding
Correct answer: A. Li & Mg, Be & Al, B & Si
Explanation: Diagonal relationships occur between elements diagonally adjacent (e.g., Li-Mg, Be-Al) due to similar charge/radius ratio.
The complete modern periodic table (118 elements). Image: Cepheus et al., Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
The periodic table organises all 118 elements by atomic number and similar properties. Study periodic trends like atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity, and learn how an element's position predicts its behaviour.
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