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Q. In the periodic table, with the increase in atomic number, the metallic character of an element

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Solution:

Metallic character increases from the top to bottom in a group as a tendency to lose electrons increases. This increases the electropositive character and metallic nature.
Metallic character decreases in a period from left to right. It is because the ionization energy increases in a period. This decreases the electropositive character and metallic nature.