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

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Sulfur is in the same group as oxygen on the periodic table (Group 16, also known as the chalcogens) and therefore has similar chemical properties, such as forming oxides. Magnesium (Group 2) and iron (Group 8) are metals and do not behave similarly to oxygen. Sodium (Group 1) is an alkali metal and reacts differently than oxygen. Chlorine (Group 17) is a halogen and also has different chemical properties than oxygen.

Which of the Following Elements Behaves Chemically Similarly to Oxygen