Question

The metallic character decreases down the group and increases along the period.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Metallic character decreases across a period in the periodic table. The atoms tend to readily accept electrons than losing them to achieve nearest noble gas electronic configuration. Metallic character increases down the group in the periodic table. The atoms tend to readily lose electrons to achieve nearest noble gas electronic configuration.