Question

what is the cause of non metallic character of elements​

Answer 1

Note down the non-metallic character trends in the periodic table. Ans: The elements which have a tendency to gain electrons are known as non-metals. The tendency to gain electrons increases on moving across a period due to an increase in the nuclear charge and decrease in the atomic size.

Answer 2

Ans: The elements which have a tendency to gain electrons are known as non-metals. ... Hence, the non-metallic character increases across a period. As we move down the group, the non-metallic character decreases due to increase in the atomic size.

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