On moving across a period, the tendency to gain electrons:
A
decreases.
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B
increases.
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C
increases and then decreases.
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D
decreases and then increases.
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Solution
The correct option is B increases. On moving across a period from left to right, the tendency to gain electrons increases as the non-metallic character increases.