Question

How does the metallic character of elements vary in a

Period

Answer 1

Along a period, the metallic character:

• The tendency of losing electrons by an element to complete its octet and attain a noble gas configuration is called the metallic character of that element.
• The size of elements along a period decreases due to increase in the effective nuclear charge.
• The decrease in size of elements, leads to a difficulty in removing the valence electrons.
• Therefore, the metallic character decreases along a period.