Across a period: Atomic size and metallic character ____ while I.P, E.A, E.N and non-metallic character and nuclear charge_____.
A
decrease , increase
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B
increase , decrease
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C
increase , increase
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D
decrease , decrease
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Solution
The correct option is A decrease , increase Across the period the nuclear charge increases. As a result atomic size decreases hence the IP, EA and EN increase. Due to increases in IP the metallic character decreases and non metallic character increases.