Which of the following statements are correct? (a) Helium has the highest first ionisation enthalpy in the periodic table (b) Chlorine has less negative electron gain enthalpy than fluorine (c) Mercury and bromine are liquids at liquids at room temperature (d) In any period, the atomic radius of alkali metal is the highest
Among the elements B Al, C and Si, (i) Whlich element has the highest first ionisation enthalpy?
(ii) Which element has the mjost metallic cahracter? Justify your answer in each case.