why metals are electropositive and non metals are electronegative in nature.illustrate giving example of each.why metallic character increases down the group?
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Metals are electropositive elements because they can form positive ions by losing electrons. Non-metals are electronegative elements because they can form negative ions by gaining electrons.
Metallic character increases down each Group of the Table as the outer electrons are further from the nucleus and require less energy for their removal.
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