Diagonal Relationships Flashcards
1
Q
What is a diagonal relationship?
A
Elements diagonally next to each other in the periodic table that share physical and chemical properties.
2
Q
Give an example of a similar physical property between Li and Mg and explain why.
A
Li - Be radii decreases
Be - Mg radii decreases
Therefore Li and Mg have similar radii.
3
Q
What other important things do elements with diagonal relationships share? What does this mean?
A
Similar electronegativity and atomic radius. They are therefore highly polarising, their compounds will show covalent character.
