Question

Magnesium (Mg) reacts explosively with oxygen (O2) gas. Which of these elements is most likely to react with oxygen in a similar way?

manganese (Mn)

calcium (Ca)

bromine (Br)

sulfur (S)

Answer 1

@Mashy

Answer 2

@JFraser

Answer 3

no clue .. not good in chem buddy

Answer 4

its ok :)

Answer 5

@Andy454

Answer 6

@saifoo.khan

Answer 7

i guess calcium

Answer 8

am i right @JFraser ?

Answer 9

elements in the same group behave in similar ways, so any atom in the same column as Mg will behave in a similar ratios with similar atoms.