In the periodic table,with an increase in atomic number,how does the metallic character of an element change?

  • A
    Decreases in a period and increases in a group.
  • B
    Increases in a period and decreases in a group.
  • C
    Increases in both a period and a group.
  • D
    Decreases in both a period and a group.

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Which of the following represents the correct order of acidic strength?

Three elements $X$,$Y$ and $Z$ are in the $3^{rd}$ period of the periodic table. The oxides of $X$,$Y$ and $Z$,respectively,are basic,amphoteric and acidic. The correct order of the atomic numbers of $X$,$Y$ and $Z$ is:

Which among the following oxides is the most basic?

Which of the following represents the correct order of acidic strength of the given oxides?

The correct sequence of acidic character is:

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