Which of the following statements is not a correct statement about the trends when going from left to right across the periods of Periodic Table. (a) The elements become less metallic in nature. (b) The number of valence electrons increases. (c) The atoms lose their electrons more easily. (d) The oxides become more acidic
Which of the following statements is not a correct statement about the trends when going from left to right across the periods of Periodic Table. (a) The elements become less metallic in nature. (b) The number of valence electrons increases. (c) The atoms lose their electrons more easily. (d) The oxides become more acidic

Correct Answer: (c) The atoms lose their electrons more easily

Explanation: Atoms do not lose their electrons easily because as we move from left to right across the periodic table, the non-metallic character is increased. Therefore, the tendency for the electron loss is reduced.