Question

By considering their position in the periodic table, which one of the following elements

would you except to have the maximum metallic character?

C , O, F,B, B​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) We know that, Metallic character decreases from left to right in period and increases down a group.

2) Therefore, out of above options Be and Ga should be more metallic in nature.

3) Now, out of Be and Ga, Ga is bigger in size and hence has more tendency to lose electrons.

4) Thus ,Gallium is more metallic in nature.