The metallic character of elements ________.
A)increases going across a period
B)decreases going down within a group
C)increases going down within a group
D)does not change going down within a group
E)none of the above

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Metallic character increases going down within a group due to the increase in atomic size, which makes it easier for the outer electrons to be lost, enhancing the metallic character.

The Metallic Character of Elements ________