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JAMB Chemistry 2009 Question 36

Question 36

Periodic Table

Which of the following metals will show the highest metallic character?

  1. A.Zinc
  2. B.Copper
  3. C.Barium
  4. D.Calcium
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Answer: C (Barium)

Explanation

Metallic character increases down a group, so barium (below calcium in group 2) loses electrons most easily.