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Explain the acidic character of oxide of elements down a group and across a period.

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The acidic character of oxide of elements decreases down a group and increases across a period, from left to right.
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  • The metallic character of the element of IV A group

    A
    Has no significance
    B
    Increases from top to bottom
    C
    Does not change
    D
    Decrease from top to bottom
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