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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