Can the following groups of elements be classified as Dobereiner’s triad?
(a) Na, Si, Cl
(b) Be, Mg, Ca
The atomic mass of Be 9; Na 23; Mg 24; Si 28; Cl 35; Ca 40 Explain by giving a reason.
Can the following groups of elements be classified as Dobereiner’s triad?
(a) Na, Si, Cl
(b) Be, Mg, Ca
The atomic mass of Be 9; Na 23; Mg 24; Si 28; Cl 35; Ca 40 Explain by giving a reason.

Solution: Despite the fact that the atomic mass of Silicon is equal to the average of the atomic masses of Sodium and Chlorine, the elements do not have the same physical properties and hence cannot be categorized as Dobereiner’s triad.