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Metallic character depends on:

Correct answer: B. Ionization energy

  • A. Electron affinity
  • B. Ionization energy
  • C. Electronegativity
  • D. All of these

Explanation

The metallic character of an element is closely related to its ionization energy. Metallic character refers to how readily an element can lose electrons and form positive ions (cations). Elements with a high metallic character tend to have low ionization energies, while those with low metallic character have high ionization energies. Metallic character depends on an element's ability to lose electrons and form cations, which, in turn, is influenced by its ionization energy.

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