Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 12 - Solids and Modern Materials - Exercises - Page 524: 12.52c

Answer

Ru has the highest melting point.

Work Step by Step

As the number of valence electrons increases, so does the strength of the metal bond. Ru has 8 valence electrons, which is more than any other in the group.
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