Which of the following elements behaves chemically similarly to potassium
A) magnesium
B) sodium
C) beryllium
D) chlorine
E) iron

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Potassium and sodium are both in the alkali metal group and have similar chemical properties, including reactivity with water and the ability to form compounds with similar formulas. Magnesium, beryllium, and iron are all in different groups and have different properties, while chlorine is a halogen and has very different properties from alkali metals.

Which of the Following Elements Behaves Chemically Similarly to Potassium