Point out the wrong statement: On moving horizontally from left to right across a period in the periodic table

  • A
    Metallic character decreases
  • B
    Electronegativity increases
  • C
    Gram atomic volume first decreases and then increases
  • D
    Size of the atoms increases for normal elements

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Which of the following statements is $NOT$ correct?

Assign true $(T)$ or false $(F)$ for the following statements and select the correct option for your answer:
$(I)$ $I.P.$ of $O_{(g)}$ is less than $I.P.$ of $O^{-}_{(g)}$
$(II)$ $I.P.$ of $Ne_{(g)}$ is greater than $I.P.$ of $Ne^{+}_{(g)}$
$(III)$ $E.A.$ of $O^{+}_{(g)}$ is greater than $E.A.$ of $O_{(g)}$
$(IV)$ $I.P.$ of $N_{(g)}$ is greater than $I.P.$ of $N^{+}_{(g)}$

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Fill in the blanks given below:
$(i)$ The most widely used scale for measuring electronegativity is ........ .
$(ii)$ The similarity observed in periodic properties is known as .............. .
$(iii)$ The elements located in the middle of the periodic table form .......... type of oxides.

Match the items in List-$I$ with the items in List-$II$:
List-$I$List-$II$
$(A)$ Rubidium$(1)$ Germanium
$(B)$ Platinum$(2)$ Radioactive chalcogen
$(C)$ Eka-silicon$(3)$ $s$-block element
$(D)$ Polonium$(4)$ Atomic number $78$

Which of the following statements are correct?
$A.$ The process of the addition of an electron to a neutral gaseous atom is always exothermic.
$B.$ The process of removing an electron from an isolated gaseous atom is always endothermic.
$C.$ The $1^{st}$ ionization energy of boron is less than that of beryllium.
$D.$ The electronegativity of $C$ is $2.5$ in $CH_4$ and $CCl_4$.
$E.$ $Li$ is the most electropositive among elements of group $I$.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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