Of the elements: B, C, F, Li, and Na, the element with the least metallic character is
A)B.
B)C.
C)F.
D)Li.
E)Na.

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Metallic character increases as you go down and to the left on the periodic table, since these elements have a lower electronegativity and a greater tendency to lose electrons. Among the options given, Fluorine (F) is the most electronegative element and has a greater tendency to gain electrons rather than lose them, making it the least metallic.

Of the Elements: B, C, F, Li, and Na, the Element