Question

13. Which of the following describes metallic character on the periodic table?
A. It increases as you move right to left within a period and up a group on the periodic table
B. It increases as you move left to right within a period and down a group on the periodic table
C. It increases as you move left to right within a period and up a group on the periodic table
D. It increases as you move right to left within a period and down a group on the periodic table Mark for review (Will be highlighted on the review page)​

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

Metallic character refers to the level of reactivity of a metal. Non-metallic character relates to the tendency to accept electrons during chemical reactions. Metallic tendency increases going down a group. Non-metallic tendency increases going from left to right across the periodic table