Diagonal relationship

Is the similarities in properties ( chemical and physical ) observed between two elements placed diagonally from left to right in two adjacent groups in the periodic table of elements. The diagonal relationship is due to the polarizing power, i.e , ionic charge/radius being similar for diagonally placed elements. E.g lithium and Magnesium, Beryllium and Aluminium.

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