Question

Arrange the following elements in the increasing order of their metallic character
Mg, Ca, K, Ge, Ga

Answer 1

Answer:

Ge<Ga<Mg<Ca<K

Explanation:

Alkali metals are the most electropositive elements and have maximum metallic elements. Alkaline earth metals have the next highest metallic character. p block metals have the lowest metallic character.

In a period, on moving from left to right, the metallic character decreases. In a group, on moving from top to bottom, the metallic character increases.