Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Across a period from left to right, the metallic character of elements:
AIncreases
BDecreases
CRemains constant
DFirst decreases then increases
✓ Correct Answer: B — Decreases
Metallic character decreases across a period as elements become better at attracting electrons (more electronegative).
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