Question

The metallic character of elements increases while going down the groups​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Metallic character increases as you move down an element group in the periodic table. This is because electrons become easier to lose as the atomic radius increases, where there is less attraction between the nucleus and the valence electrons because of the increased distance between them.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Correct option is

B

decreases, (i) from left to right across a period and (ii) on moving up group from bottom to top

D

increases from right to left across a period and increases on descending a group

Metallic character decreases as you move across a period in the periodic table from left to right. This occurs as atoms more readily accept electrons to fill a valence shell than lose them to remove the unfilled shell. Metallic character increases as you move down an element group in the periodic table. This is because electrons become easier to lose as the atomic radius increases, where there is less attraction between the nucleus and the valence electrons because of the increased distance between them.