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Give the characteristics of a period. |
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Answer» In a period as we go from left to right: (a) Valence electrons → Goes on increasing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. (b) Valency → Valency first increases and then decreases 1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0. (c) Size of atom → Size of atom goes on decreasing (d) Metallic character → Decreases (e) Non-metallic character → Increases |
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