Question

If an unknown element displays many extremely strong metallic properties, where is it most likely to be located on the periodic table?
far right
along the "stair step"
middle
far left

Answer 1

Answer : Option D) far left.

Explanation : If an unknown element displays many extremely strong metallic properties, where is it most likely to be located on the far left of the modern periodic table.

In the modern periodic table, the metallic character of the elements decreases across the periods in the periodic table from left to right. This occurs because the elemental atoms more readily accept electrons to fill their valence shell than losing them to remove the unfilled shell. Also, the metallic character increases down the groups in the periodic table. So, it is clear that the elements found on the far left are having high metallic properties in them.

Answer 2

Metals of such ability are in group 1 and 2 so it is placed on the far left.