Question

Which of the following statement is not correct about the trends when going from left to right across the periodic table? 

(a) The elements become less metallic in nature

(b) The number of valence electrons increases

(c) The atoms lose their electrons more easily

(d) The oxides becomes more acidic​

Answer 1

Answer:

The atoms lose their electrons more easily. Metallic character of an element is defined as the easiness of its atom in losing electrons. According to the modern periodic table, the metallic character of an element decreases while moving from left to right across a

The atoms lose their electrons more easily. Metallic character of an element is defined as the easiness of its atom in losing electrons. According to the modern periodic table, the metallic character of an element decreases while moving from left to right across aperiod.