Döbereiner suggested the following triads:
(i) Alkali metal family—Li, Na, K
(ii) Alkaline earth family—Ca, Sr, Ba
(iii) Halogen family—CI, Br, I
Consider the following elements:
K, I, Li, Sr, CI, Mg, Br, Ca, Na.
Separate these elements in three groups or triads having similar properties. State one property in each case on the basis of which groups are separated.