Question

In the periodic table, how does the tendency of atoms to loose electrons change on going from
(i) left to right across a period?
(ii) top to bottom in a group?

Answer 1

Answer:

The tendency to lose electrons decreases from left to right across the periods. This is because the number of valence electrons goes on increasing from left to right across the period. ... So, the nuclear force to hold the valence electrons decreases and the tendency to lose the valence electrons increases.