a How does the size of atoms atomic size generally vary in going from left to right in a period of t...

Question

a How does the size of atoms atomic size generally vary in going from left to right in a period of the periodic table Why does it vary this way b What happens to the metallic character of the elements as we move from left to right in a period of the periodic table

Accepted Answer

a As we go from left to right across the period atomic size decreases gradually atomic number increases The proton and electron number increases and due to the large positive charges on the nucleus electron has been pulled inside closer and thus the size of the atom decreases b The metallic character of the element decreases as we move from left to right in a period

Lakhmir Singh Solutions Class 10 Chemistry Solutions for Exercise in Chapter 5 - Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements