In the Periodic Table, with increase in atomic number, the metallic character of the elements

decreases in a period and increases in a group.

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increases in a period and decreases in a group.

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increases both in a period and a group.

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decreases both in a period and a group.

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Solution

The correct option is A
decreases in a period and increases in a group.

As the tendency to lose electrons increases, the metallic character increases from top to bottom in a group. This enhances the electropositive and metallic properties.
From left to right, the metallic character decreases. This is due to the fact that the ionization energy increases over time. This reduces the electropositive and metallic properties.

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