Chemistry
Class 10
Why does metallic character decrease across a period?
Why does sodium behave differently from chlorine?
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uniboardhub
3 months ago
Across a period, nuclear charge increases and atoms hold electrons more tightly, making them less likely to lose electrons → less metallic.
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