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Arrange the elements: B, Al, Mg and K in the decreasing order of metallic character.

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To arrange the elements B (Boron), Al (Aluminum), Mg (Magnesium), and K (Potassium) in decreasing order of metallic character, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand Metallic Character Metallic character refers to the tendency of an element to lose electrons and form positive ions. Elements with higher metallic character are more likely to lose electrons. ### Step 2: Identify the Groups of the Elements - Boron (B) and Aluminum (Al) belong to Group 13 (P-block). - Magnesium (Mg) belongs to Group 2 (S-block). ...
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