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Question
Right or wrong sentence.
The properties of the metal increase as it goes down in the calculation.
True or False
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Solution
The given sentence is wrong.
Explanation:
As move down a group in the periodic table, new electron shells are added, increasing the atomic radius. Because the outermost electrons are further from the pull of the nucleus, they are easier to lose. The ability to readily lose electrons is what defines metallic character, so this property increases as you go down the group.
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