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?

Q. 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 becomes less metallic in nature

B.            The number of valance electrons increases

C.            The atoms lose their electrons more easily

D.            The oxides become more acidic

Answer: The atoms lose their electrons more easily