Which of the following properties generally decrease along a period?

Ionization energy

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Electron affinity

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Metallic character

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Valency

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Solution

The correct option is C Metallic character
The ionization energy, electron affinity increases along the period. The valency initially increases then decreases.
The metallic character decreases along the period.
Hence, option $C$ is correct.

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