Question
Chemistry Question on Classification
In Periodic Table, the basic character of oxides
A
increases from left to right and decrease from top to bottom
B
decreases from right to left and increases from top to bottom.
C
decreases from left to right and increases from top to botto
D
decreases from left to right and: increases from bottom to top.
Answer
decreases from left to right and increases from top to botto
Explanation
Solution
On moving along a period, the tendency to lose electrons decreases and thus, the metallic character decreases. Since, the oxides of non-metals are acidic. Thus, it can be said, along a period from left to right basic character decreases while on moving downward, basic character increases due to increase in metallic character.