Periodic Classification of Elements
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Which of the following statements is not a correct statement about the trends when going from left to right across the periods of 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 become more acidic.

Solution

The atoms lose their electrons more easily. (On moving from left to right across the periods of the periodic table, the non-metallic character increases. Hence, the tendency to lose electrons decreases.)

Standard 10
Science

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