Question

Arrange the following elements in the order of increasing metallic character.

• A. Barium
• B. Magnesium
• C. Calcium
• D. Beryllium
• E. Strontium

Answer 1

Metallic character of elements increases down the group. All the given elements belong to Group 2 of modern periodic table, hence the order for metallic character will be as follows:
Beryllium < Magnesium < Calcium < Strontium < Barium.