Across the period i.e., from left to right: Metallic character decreases...Why ?
Dear student,
Metallic character refers to the tendency to lose electrons. On moving left to right in a period, the atomic size decreases due to which the nuclear charge on the valence electrons increases. As a result the tendency to lose electrons decreases. Hence,metallic character decreases from left to right in a period.
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Metallic character refers to the tendency to lose electrons. On moving left to right in a period, the atomic size decreases due to which the nuclear charge on the valence electrons increases. As a result the tendency to lose electrons decreases. Hence,metallic character decreases from left to right in a period.
Regards