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

Answer 1

 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.