Question
Metallic character and Non-metallic character

Answer

Metallic characterNon-metallic character
(i) It is the tendency of an atom to lose electrons.(i) It is the tendency of an atom to accept or share electrons.
(ii) Metallic character decreases from left to right in a period.(ii) Non-metallic character increases from left to right in a period.
(iii) In a group, metallic character increases from top to bottom.(iii) In a group, non-metallic character decreases from top to bottom.
(iv) Elements having metallic character are said to be electropositive.(iv) Elements having non-metallic character are said to be electronegative.

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