Question

Within a group , were would you expect to find the element with.



i. Greatest metallic character.
ii. Largest atomic size. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Generally both metallic character and atomic size increases down the group, thus the most down group element will be most metallic and with greatest atomic radius i.e., size.

● For example, In alkali metals

Order in group- Li<Na <K<Rb<Cs

Most metallic- Cesium, Cs

Largest atomic size- Cesium, Cs

(But there are few exceptions)

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