Question

by considering their position in the periodic table , which one of the following elements would you expect to have maximum metallic characteristic Ga, Ge, As, Se ,Be

Answer 1

be(beryllium) will be most metallic from the given metals

Answer 2

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Among the elements listed in the question. Be and Ga are expected to be most metallic. Out of Be and Ga, Ga is bigger in size and hence has greater tendency to lose electrons than Be. Therefore, Ga is more metallic than Be.