Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The atomic masses of beryllium, magnesium and calcium are , and . Do they form a Dobereiner triad? Use the rule that the middle mass must be within of the average of the other two.
Dobereiner: in a triad of three similar elements, the middle atomic mass is close to the average of the other two. Newlands: in order of atomic mass, every eighth element is like the first, which worked only up to calcium.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Average. .
Step 2. Difference. .
Step 3. As a percentage. , which is within .
Answer: yes, they form a triad, off by only .
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