How does the metallic character vary across the period?
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains same
D. First decreases then increases (1)
Answer:B
How does the metallic character vary across the period?
A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remains same D. First decreases then increases (1)
Explanation: Metallic character decreases as we move across a period in the periodic table from left to right. This occurs because as we move across a period, the nuclear charge increase and the tendency of the element to lose electrons decreases.