Periodic Trend: Metallic Character: Videos & Practice Problems

Rubidium (Rb) and cadmium (Cd) are not shown in the activity series. Look at their positions in the periodic table. From this, determine if the reaction below would occur and identify the better reducing agent.

Rb(s) + Cd²⁺(aq) → Rb⁺(aq) + Cd(s)

Is gallium a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid? Why?

The correct ranking for Se, Po, Te, Lv based on the metallic character is

Which of the following statement is correct based on periodic trends?

Which of the following statement is correct based on periodic trends?

Rank the following elements from least metallic to most metallic.

Fr, Pb, Si, P, Ba, Se

Why is sodium preferable over potassium in industrial applications?

Which of the following—Ca, Br, K, Ga, or Se—is the least metallic element?

What is the significance of periodic trends in the periodic table?

Which of the following statements best describes the trend as you move towards the top right corner of the periodic table?

An element has a high metallic character. What does this imply about its ability to lose electrons?

Which of the following groups of elements is most likely to gain electrons during chemical reactions?

Given elements Na, Mg, and Al, which has the least metallic character and why?

Which of the following statements is true about the metallic character of elements as you move up a group?

Where are most metals located on the periodic table?

Based on its position, which behavior would you predict for an element found in Group 1 of the periodic table?

Why is the metallic character trend considered simple to understand?

Arrange the following elements in order of increasing metallic character: S, Cl, Al.

What are periodic trends used for?

Which property generally increases as you move to the top right corner of the periodic table?