Chapter 9, Problem 88SAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given elements need to be arranged in decreasing order of metallic character.

Concept introduction:

Metallic character is described as the set of chemical properties of elements named as metals in the periodic table. This character depends on the ability of an element to give its outer valence electrons. Metallic character depends on the size of an element. Across a period left to right it is decreasing and across a group up to down it is increasing.