Question

The element at the bottom of a group would be expected to show:

• A. less metallic property than element at the top
• B. more metallic property than element at the top
• C. non-metallic property
• D. metalloid property

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

more metallic property than element at the top

The element at the bottom of a group would be expected to show more metallic character than the group at the top. Because the basic nature of their oxides increases from top to bottom of a group and increases in electropositivity.