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Question
Arrange the following elements in the order of their decreasing metallic character
Na, Si, Cl, Mg, Al
Options
Cl > Si >Al > Mg >Na
Na >Mg >Al >Si > Cl
Na > Al > Mg > Cl > Si
Al > Na> Si > Ca> Mg
Solution
Na >Mg >Al >Si > Cl
Explanation -
In the modern periodic table, The metallic character of the elements increases down the group and the metallic character decreases along the period from left to right.
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