Which of the following properties generally decreases along a period ?

Ionization Energy

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Metallic Character

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Electron Affinity

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Valency

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Solution

The correct option is B Metallic Character
The ionization energy and electron affinity increases along the period. The valency initially increasres and then decreases. Metallic Character decreases along the period.

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