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Which element would most likely have chemical properties similar to that of magnesium (Mg)?
Ar
Ca
F
Ni
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Ca
Calcium is in the same group (alkaline earth metals, group 2) as magnesium, so both have an ns2 valence configuration (Mg: [Ne]3s2, Ca: [Ar]4s2) and form +2 ions with similar chemical behavior.
Calcium is in the same group (alkaline earth metals, group 2) as magnesium, so both have an ns2 valence configuration (Mg: [Ne]3s2, Ca: [Ar]4s2) and form +2 ions with similar chemical behavior.
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