Diagonal relationship between Lithium and magnesium
Diagonal relationship between Lithium and magnesium Lithium and magnesium so similar properties due to save polarising power or ionic potential. 1.Lithium and magnesium chlorides are covalent, deliquescent and soluble in alcohol and pyridine. 2. Carbonates of Lithium and magnesium decompose on heating. 3. Both Lithium and magnesium react with nitrogen to form nitrides. 4. Bicarbonates of Lithium and magnesium are more solution in water than carbonate.