Place the Following in Order of Decreasing Metallic Character

question 14

Multiple Choice

Place the following in order of decreasing metallic character. P As K

• A) P > As > K
• B) As > P > K
• C) K > P > As
• D) As > K > P
• E) K > As > P

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Definitions:

Succulent Plants

Plants adapted to arid environments, characterized by thick, fleshy leaves or stems that store water.

Cladodes

Photosynthetic stems found in some plants that resemble leaves, functioning in photosynthesis and sometimes water storage.

Collenchyma

In plants, simple tissue composed of living cells with unevenly thickened walls; provides flexible support.

Pectin

A natural polysaccharide found in fruits, used as a gelling agent in food production.