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 becomes 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.