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.

Options

A. The number of valence electrons increases.
B. The atoms lose their electrons more easily
C. The oxides become more acidic
D. The elements become less metallic in nature.

Answer

B

Explanation

As the effective nuclear charge acting on the valence shell electrons increases across a period, the tendency to lose electrons will decrease.