What are the Metallic and Non-metallic Character of an element?
What are the Metallic and Non-metallic Character of an element?
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Metallic and Non-metallic Character
The tendency of an element to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations) is called electropositive or metallic character. For example, alkali metals are the most electropositive elements.
"The tendency of an element to accept electrons to form an anion is called its non-metallic or electronegative character." For example, chlorine, oxygen and phosphorous show greater electronegative or non-metallic character.
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