Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Arrange the elements \[\ce{N, P, O}\] and \[\ce{S}\] in the order of increasing non metallic character. Give reason for the arrangement assigned.
Solution
\[\ce{P < S < N < O}\]
Non-metallic character decreases down the group and increases from left to right in a period.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
What are the major differences between metals and non-metals?
Considering the elements B, Al, Mg, and K, the correct order of their metallic character is ______.
Considering the elements B, C, N, F, and Si, the correct order of their non-metallic character is:
Among the elements \[\ce{B, Al, C}\] and \[\ce{Si}\], which element has the most metallic character?
Among alkali metals which element do you expect to be least electronegative and why?
Which of the following elements is considered a metalloid?
