Question

The metallic character of an atom is due to ____ . 
options

1.the tendency to form anions

2.the tendency to lose electrons

3.the tendency to gain electrons

4.increasing effective nuclear charge

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Answer 1

Answer:

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, where there is less attraction between the nucleus and the valence electrons because of the increased distance between them

Answer 2

The correct answer to the given question is option 2: The tendency to lose electrons.

• Any element's tendency to lose electrons defines its metallic nature.
• Because they are very reactive and chemically react with other elements and non-metals, they lose electrons.
• Metals lose electrons during chemical reactions to establish bonds with other elements and achieve a stable state.
• This metallic feature can be found in elements on the periodic table's left side.
• As a result of the tendency to lose electrons, metals have a metallic property.