Which of the following statements is not a correct statement about the trends when going from left to right across the periods of the 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.

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