4.3 - Diagonal Relationships and Analogous Behaviour
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What are diagonal relationships in the periodic table?
💡 Hint: Think about elements that are not in the same group.
Name one pair of elements that display diagonal relationships.
💡 Hint: Look for elements that are near each other in the table diagonally.
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Which two elements are an example of diagonal relationships?
💡 Hint: Think about the positioning in the periodic table.
True or False: Elements that are diagonally adjacent in the periodic table frequently share similar chemical properties.
💡 Hint: Recall what diagonal means in the context of the table.
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Predict the properties and reactions you might expect for the diagonal pair of elements B and Si.
💡 Hint: Think about their group positions and common compounds.
Explain how effective nuclear charge contributes to the diagonal relationship between Li and Mg.
💡 Hint: Consider how nuclear charge can impact ionic radii.
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