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Which part of the periodic table contains elements with the greatest metallic properties?

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The bottom of group 1. Francium (or Fr) is the element with the greatest metallic properties.

Francium is not a naturally-occurring element, however. It is man-made. There is an isotope of francium that exists naturally, but it's half life is so short that it decays almost instantly into a different element.

The naturally-occurring element with the highest metallic properties is cesium (or Cs), located right above francium.

Metallic characteristics decrease as you move from left to right on the periodic table.

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