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Element ‘Z’ in sub-group 2[IIA] is below element ‘Y’ in the same sub-group. The element ‘Z’ will be expected to have …………… [higher/lower] atomic size and …………… [more/less] metallic character than ‘Y’

July 25, 2024

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Element ‘Z’ in sub-group 2[IIA] is below element ‘Y’ in the same sub-group. The element ‘Z’ will be expected to have higher atomic size and more metallic character than ‘Y’.

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