Question

Give some of the diagonal relationships between beryllium and aluminum.

Answer 1

Diagonal relationship:

1. There is a diagonal link between elements of the periodic table in the s block and the p block.
2. There are several similarities among the diagonal neighbours. As we proceed from left to right and down the periodic table, we will see that opposing factors are present.
3. Some similarities between Beryllium and Aluminium are as follows:

• Both elements are metals that create covalent connections.
• When these elements are combined with other elements, compounds with low melting temperatures and organic solvent solubility occur.
• Both elements' oxides and hydroxides are amphoteric in nature.
• These substances slowly react with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas.
• Both metals' carbides react with water and methane gas is released.