Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 8 - Sections 8.1-8.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 376: 81a

Answer

Sr is more metallic than Sb because of its position on the periodic table. Metallic character decreases as you move to the right across periods. As Sb is further to the right, it is less metallic.

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Sr is more metallic than Sb because of its position on the periodic table. Metallic character decreases as you move to the right across periods. As Sb is further to the right, it is less metallic.
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