Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding the metallic character trend in the periodic table is true?

  1. Ability to lose electrons decreases along the period from left to right.

  2. Ability to form ionic chlorides decreases along the period from left to right.

  3. Ability to form basic oxides decreases along the period from left to right.

  4. Ability to displace hydrogen from dilute acids decreases along the period from left to right.

  5. All of these
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Explanation

Yes, all are correct.

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