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.

Leave a Reply

Create your own website, free on WordPress.com.Create your own website.
Start free