Choose the correct statement.

  • A
    Ionization energy and electron affinity increase across a period.
  • B
    Ionization energy increases but electron affinity decreases along a period.
  • C
    Ionization energy decreases but electron affinity increases.
  • D
    Both decrease along a period.

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$(b)$ which element has the most metallic character? Justify your answer in each case.

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$B.$ Ionization enthalpy decreases in a group of the periodic table.
$C.$ The electronegativity of an atom depends upon the atoms bonded to it.
$D.$ $Al_2O_3$ and $NO$ are examples of amphoteric oxides.
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Describe the periodicity of the first ionization enthalpy for elements with atomic numbers $1$ to $60$.

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