Find the element that has the same chemical properties as magnesium, but fewer protons

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Chemistry

Trace Castro

19 June, 10:30

Find the element that has the same chemical properties as magnesium, but fewer protons

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Aimee Li · Answer 1

Beryllium

Elements with the same chemical properties have the same number of electrons in their highest occupied shell. Magnesium has two electrons in its highest occupied shell, and the only element with two electrons in its highest occupied shell and less total electrons than magnesium is beryllium