How does the metallic and non-metallic character vary on moving from left to right in a period?

  • A
    Metallic character increases,non-metallic character decreases.
  • B
    Metallic character decreases,non-metallic character increases.
  • C
    Both metallic and non-metallic characters increase.
  • D
    Both metallic and non-metallic characters decrease.

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