How does the metallic property of an element change in the modern periodic table?
A
The metallic property increases from left to right in the period and from top to bottom in the group
B
The metallic property increases in the period from left to right but decreases from top to bottom in the group
C
Metallic property decreases from left to right in a period and from top to bottom in a group
D
The metallic property decreases in the period from left to right but increases from top to bottom in the group
Correct Answer: The metallic property decreases in the period from left to right but increases from top to bottom in the group