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The list that correctly indicates the order of metallic character is __________.

A) B > N > C
B) F > Cl > S
C) Si > P > S
D) P > S > Se
E) Na > K > Rb

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Answer:

C) Si > P > S .

Step-by-step explanation:

In the Periodic Table, the metallic character increases from right to left and from top to bottom.

The list that correctly indicates the order of metallic character is

A) B > N > C . NO. C is in Group 14 and N is in Group 15.

B) F > Cl > S . NO. F and Cl are in Group 17 and S is in Group 16.

C) Si > P > S . YES. Si is in Group 14, P is in Group 15 and S is in Group 16.

D) P > S > Se. NO. Se is below S in the Group 16.

E) Na > K > Rb. NO. Na is above K, which is above Rb in Group 1.

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