Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6
Banner 7
Banner 8
Banner 9

Q.

The non-metallic character ________________ down the group.

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

decreases

b

first increases then decrease

c

remains same

d

increases

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

Detailed Solution

  • On moving down a group in the periodic table the atomic size increases and the nuclear charge also increases. 
  • The effect of increased atomic size is greater as compared to the increased nuclear charge.
  • An increase in the atomic size means the pull of the nucleus on electrons in the last orbit decreases. 
  • Therefore tendency to lose electrons increases and elements can lose electrons easily. 
  • The metallic character is the tendency of an element to lose electrons and form positive ions or cations.
  • As the metallic character increases, the non-metallic nature decreases down the group.
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

courses

No courses found

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

best study material, now at your finger tips!

  • promsvg

    live classes

  • promsvg

    progress tracking

  • promsvg

    24x7 mentored guidance

  • promsvg

    study plan analysis

download the app

gplay
mentor

Download the App

gplay
whats app icon
personalised 1:1 online tutoring