Question

arrange the elements Na,Mg,K,Cl and S in the order of their increasing metallic character. which of these element will form the strongest acidic oxides​

Answer 1

i think it would be na k mg cl and s

the strongest acidic oxide will be formed by s

Answer 2

THE INCREASING ORDER OF METALLIC CHARACTER IS Cl<S<Mg<Na<K. CHLORINE WILL FORM STRONGEST ACIDIC OXIDES.

Explanation:

• The metallic character corresponds to the tendency of metal to lose electrons.
• The metallic property increases along a group and decreases along a period.
• The non-metals have low metallic character.
• Chlorine and sulfur are non-metals so they have will less metallic character. K, Mg, and Na are metals.
• Potassium has large size so it will be more metallic.
• The order of metallic character is Cl<S<Mg<Na<K.
• The acidic character is indirectly proportional to metallic character so, oxide of chlorine will be more acidic.