Question

How does metallic character vary down a group?

Answer 1

Answer:

Metallic character is essentially how easily an atom gives away an electron to become a cation (which metals do). Going down a group, the atomic radius increases as well. ... Therefore, going down a group, since less energy is required to remove an electron, it becomes "easier", and the metallic character increases.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Metallic character increases down the group

Explanation:

Metallic character increases as you move down an element group in the periodic table. This is because electrons become easier to lose as the atomic radius increases. So the nuclei attraction on the valence electron gets decreased because of the increased distance between them and the element tends to lose electron easily. As metals tend to lose electron easily, metallic character increases down the group.