Question

Arrange the following elements in the increasing order of metallic character:
`Si, Be, Mg, Na, P`.
A. `Na gt Mg gt Be gt Si gt P`
B. `Pgt Si gt Begt Mggt Na`
C. `Plt Si lt Be lt Mg lt Na`
D. `Na lt Mg lt Be lt Si lt P`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C

Metallic character increases down a group and decreases along a period as we move from left to right.