Question

1) when we move from left to right in a period of the periodic table the size of atoms decreases. Give reason.
2)when we move from left to right in a period the metallic character of elements decreases but the non metallic character increases. Give reason.

Answer 1

Answer:

2) The metallic character decrease when we move from left to right because due to decrease in the atomic size the force of attraction between the valence electron and nucleus increases therefore electrons cannot be removed