In a group, metallic character _______ and non-metallic character _______ from top to bottom.
Decreases, increases
Remains same, increases
Increases, decreases
In a group, metallic character increases and non-metallic character decreases from top to bottom.
Why metallic character decreases across a period and increases down a group?
Metallic character _______ and non-metallic character _______ from left to right in a period.
How the metallic character of p-block elements changes as we move from top to bottom in a group?
Give scientific reasons:
1. Atomic size increases down the group.
2. Metallic character decreases from left to right in a period.
3. Elements in the same group show same valency.