Chemistry
In which part of a group would you separately expect the elements to have
(a) the greatest metallic character?
(b) the largest atomic size.
Periodic Table
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(a) Greatest metallic character is shown in the elements at the bottom of the group.
(b) Largest atomic size is shown in the elements at the bottom of the group.
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