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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

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The number of valence electrons increases

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C

The atoms lose their electrons more easily

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The oxides becomes more acidic

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Solution

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.


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