From top to bottom in any group of the periodic table the electropositive character of the element___.

Increases

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Decreases

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Remains unchanged

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Changes irregularly

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Solution

The correct option is A
Increases

Electropositive character increases down the group. In a group, from top to bottom atomic size increases due to the addition of a new shell. As the atomic size increases the nuclear attractions on the valence electrons decreases. Therefore, the ability to donate or lose electrons increases.

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