Question

What element behaves MOST like magnesium?

Answer 1

Answer: Sr

Explanation: It’s in the same group as Mg, and elements in the same group behave similarly.

Answer 2

These would be the elements in row 2 the alkaline metals. Elements in a row usually share many qualities such as electon reactivity as well as similar characteristics like the fact that many alkaline metals are considered Cations, ions with positive charges. Some examples are beryllium and calcium.