The correct order of the tendency of metals in the activity series to lose valence electron is:
The tendency of metals to lose electron decreases down the reactivity series.
i.e, K>Na>Ca>Mg>Al>Zn
Question 17 Arrange the following elements in the order of their decreasing metallic character Na, Si, Cl, Mg, Al (a) Cl > Si >Al > Mg >Na (b) Na >Mg >Al >Si > Cl (c) Na > Al > Mg > Cl > Si (d) Al > Na> Si > Ca> Mg
The first ionistation enthalpies of Na, Mg, Al, and Si are in the order (a) Na< Mg > Al < Si (b) Na> Mg > Al > Si (c) Na< Mg< Al< Si (d) Na> Mg> Al < Si