17 protons 17 electrons 18 neutrons
The arrangement of the elements in order of decreasing metallic character is: Rb, Zn, P, S, F, Ca, Co, Cr
<h3 /><h3>What are metals?</h3>
Metals are elements which are known by their special ability to form ions by a loss of electrons.
The increasing metallic character of metal is a measure of their ability to lose electrons.
Metallic character increases from right to left and down a group in the period table.
Metals are found to the left of the period table.
In conclusion, metals are known by their ability to lose electrons.
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I believe it was John Newlands.
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