Question

Which of the following is in the same group as magnesium (Mg)? Question 1 options: calcium (Ca) sodium (Na) tungsten (W) uranium (U)

Answer 1

The answer is (Ca) calcium according to the periodic table

Answer 2

Calcium and Magnesium belongs to the same group as per the periodic table.

Answer: Option (A)

Explanation:

• Calcium and Magnesium belongs to the Alkaline earth metals group.
• Alkaline earth metals belong to group 2 and they are less reactive than alkali metals.
• This group contains six elements.
• These metals are silver in color and soft in nature.
• They possess low melting, density, and boiling points.
• Atomic radius increases down the group and beryllium has a smaller atomic radius.
• Ionization energy decreases down the group and barium has higher ionization energy.