Question

Which of the following statements is NOT a correct statement about the trends when going from left to right across the period of Periodic Table?

• A. The elements become less metallic in nature.
• B. The number of valence electrons increases.
• C. The elements can lose their electrons more easily.
• D. The oxides become more acidic.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The elements can lose their electrons more easily.

On moving from left to right across the period, the nonmetallic character increases. Hence the tendency to lose electrons decreases. So the given statement is incorrect.