in the modrn periodic table, the element calcium (atomic number=20) is surrounded by elements with atomic numbers 12, 19, 21 and 38.
which of these have physical and chemical properties similar to that of calcium.
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Solution
The electronic configuration of Ca is 2,8,8,2
The element with similar electronic configuration is
atomic no. 12 = 2,8,2
atomic no. 38 =2,8,8,18,2
All the 3 elements carry 2 electrons in their outermost shell.
Elements with same number of outermost electron belongs to same group and have similar physical and chemical properties.