everyday science MCQ #3649

Generally, in a given period in the periodic table, as we move from left to right, the electropositive character of elements:

everyday science MCQ #3649

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Generally, in a given period in the periodic table, as we move from left to right, the electropositive character of elements:

    • A) Increases
    • B) Decreases
    • C) Neither increases nor decreases
    • D) Decreases then increases

    Answer: Decreases

    Explanation: Across a period from left to right, nuclear charge increases, pulling electrons more tightly and reducing the tendency to lose electrons, so electropositive (metallic) character decreases.