Question

7. (a) How does the clectropositive character of elements change on going down in a group
of the periodic table ?
(b) How does the tendency to gain electrons change as we move across a period in th.
modern periodic table?
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Answer 1

Answer:

a. increases. b.increases

Explanation:

a. on moving down the group metallic that is electropositive character increases because size increases and

metallic character is directly proportional to size

b. except Be,N and noble gases the tendency to take electrons increases because tendency to gain noble gas configuration increases