Which of the Following Is a General Trend in the Periodic

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a general trend in the periodic table for the metallic character of the elements?

• A)increases from left to right,increases from bottom to top
• B)increases from left to right,decreases from bottom to top
• C)decreases from left to right,increases from bottom to top
• D)decreases from left to right,decreases from bottom to top
• E)none of the above

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