Part A Which of the following elements has the greatest metallic character (whic

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Part A

Which of the following elements has the greatest metallic character (which is more metallic)?

P

Sb

In

Ag

Au

Part B

For the element calcium, which of the following ionization energies should show a large jump in magnitude?

first ionization energy

second ionization energy

third ionization energy

fourth ionization energy

fifth ionization energy

sixth ionization energy

seventh ionization energy

Part C

Which of the following shows irregular behavior in it's electron configuration?

Mg

Cr

Co

P

Ar

P

Sb

In

Ag

Au

Explanation / Answer

A)

metallic character goes from right to left, top to bottom so

Au (gold) is the most metallic

B)

Calcium has only 2 electrons in its valence shell; if we go for the third, we will require a HUGE amount compared vs. the first 2, therefore, choose "third ionization energY"

C)

All have common or typical configuration but Phosphorus since it may act as +3 or +5 ion valences

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