Question 26
Which of the following set of elements is written in order of their increasing metallic character?

(a) Be, Mg, Ca
(b) Na, Li, K
(c) Mg, Al, Si
(d) C, O, N

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Solution

Option (a) is correct.

Down a group, the atomic size increases and though nuclear charge also increases, yet the effect of increased atomic size is greater compared to the increased nuclear charge. Hence, down a group elements readily lose electrons and metallic character increases.

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Question 26 Which of the following set of elements is written in order of their increasing metallic character? (a) Be, Mg, Ca (b) Na, Li, K (c) Mg, Al, Si (d) C, O, N

Option (a) is correct. Down a group, the atomic size increases and though nuclear charge also increases, yet the effect of increased atomic size is greater compared to the increased nuclear charge. Hence, down a group elements readily lose electrons and metallic character increases.

Question 26
Which of the following set of elements is written in order of their increasing metallic character?

(a) Be, Mg, Ca
(b) Na, Li, K
(c) Mg, Al, Si
(d) C, O, N

Option (a) is correct.

Down a group, the atomic size increases and though nuclear charge also increases, yet the effect of increased atomic size is greater compared to the increased nuclear charge. Hence, down a group elements readily lose electrons and metallic character increases.