| < strong>Characteristic | < strong>Metallic character in a group | < strong>Metallic character in a period |
| $1.$ Effective nuclear charge | The effective nuclear charge experienced by valence electrons decreases because the outermost electrons are farther from the nucleus due to the addition of new shells. | The effective nuclear charge experienced by valence electrons increases,holding the outermost electrons more tightly. This occurs because the number of shells remains constant across a period. |
| $2.$ Tendency to lose or gain electrons | The tendency to lose electrons increases as we move down a group. Consequently,metallic character and basic character increase. | The tendency to gain electrons increases due to the increased nuclear charge. Consequently,non-metallic character and acidic character increase. |
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