Question

Arrange the following elements in the order of their increasing nonmetallic character

Li, O, C, Be, F

Options

•  F < O < C < Be < Li

• Li < Be < C < O< F

• F < O < C < Be < Li

• F < O < Be < C < Li

Answer 1

Li < Be < C < O< F

Explanation - 

In the modern periodic table, the non-metallic character of the elements decreases down the group and it increases along the period from left to right.