
(a)
Interpretation:
From the given pair elements the one with more non-metallic character has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Periodic properties
The metallic character decreases in a period from left to right in the periodic table.
The metallic character increase in a group from top to bottom.
(b)
Interpretation:
From the given pair of elements the one with more non-metallic character has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Metallic property
The metallic character decreases in a period from left to right in the periodic table.
The metallic character increase in a group from top to bottom.
(c)
Interpretation:
From the given pair elements the one with more non-metallic character has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Metallic property
The metallic character decreases in a period from left to right in the periodic table.
The metallic character increase in a group from top to bottom.

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