Davy isolated magnesium, calcium, and which other similar element?
Zinc
Aluminum
Barium
Platinum
Answer
Barium, a soft, silvery-white metal, shares similarities with magnesium and calcium, belonging to the group of alkaline earth metals. Davy's isolation of barium marked a significant milestone in chemistry, expanding our understanding of this group of elements and their properties.
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