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

Answer

C

Explanation

The atoms lose their electrons more easily. Because on moving from left to right across the periodic of the periodic table the non - metallic character increase . Hence the tendency to lose electrons deceases.