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Name two elements you would expect to show chemical reactions similar to magnesium. What is the basis for your choice?

Beryllium and Calcium would show chemical reactions similar to magnesium because beryllium, calcium and magnesium belong to same group i.e., group 2nd in the modern periodic table.


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