In what ways lithium shows similarities to magnesium in its chemical behavior?

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Ans. (a) the hydroxides of both lithium and Mg decompose on heating
 (b) Both form ionic nitrides when heated in an atmosphere of nitrogen.
 (C) The carbonates of both Li and Mg decompose on heating

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