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What does “Metallic character” actually mean in Periodic Table & Periodicity, and why does it matter for NEET?

the tendency to lose electrons; it decreases across a period and increases down a group.

In simple words: the tendency to lose electrons; it decreases across a period and increases down a group. Getting Metallic character clear matters because NEET questions on Periodic Table & Periodicity usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Metallic character

Common mistake

confusing metallic character with electronegativity (they're opposites).

Memory tip

metals sit on the left and bottom; non-metals on the top-right.

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