Question

the position of four elements P Q R and s in the modern periodic table as shown below which element is the most metallic​

Answer 1

Answer:

P is the most metallic element

Answer 2

Q is the most metallic.

• As per the given position of elements only P and Q elements belong to group 1 of the periodic table. Further, Q exists below P, which depicts it's more metallic character in comparison to P.
• Metallic character is defined by the ability of reactivity of the element.
• It increases down the group and from right to left in the period.
• It increases down the group as the valence shell increases increasing the distance between nucleus and electron. Subsequently ease of removal of electron increases.