Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about the trends when going from left to right across the periodic table?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The atoms lose their electrons more easily.

The ease with which atoms lose electron decreases as we move across a group from left to right. The effective nuclear charge increases and it is difficult to remove electrons.