alleryStart learning →Down a group, the metallic character generally:
AIncreases
BDecreases
CStays the same
DCannot be predicted
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Increases
1. Atomic radius grows down a group as shells are added.
2. Outer electrons feel a weaker nuclear pull.
3. So atoms lose electrons more easily.
4. Hence metallic character increases down a group.
_Source: Selina Concise Chemistry ICSE Class 9, Ch 5 'The Periodic Table'_
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