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Does the metallic characteristic of a main-group element increase or decrease as we move down a family? Explain why.
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The metallic character of an element refers to how readily an atom can lose an electron to form a positive ion (cation). Elements with high metallic character tend to lose electrons easily and exhibit properties such as high electrical conductivity, Show more…
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