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

Options

A. decreases along a period and increases down a group
B. increases along a period and decreases down a group
C. increases both along a period and down a group
D. decreases both along a period and down a group

Answer

A

Explanation

Generally, Along the period, metallic character decreases and Non-metallic character increases
Down the group, metallic character increases and Non-metallic character decreases
As Along the period, I.E. increases and down the group, decreases.