NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
What change in non-metallic character is observed as you move down a group in the p-block?
Options
- AIt remains constant.
- BIt increases.
- CIt decreases.
- DIt becomes metallic.
Correct answer
C. It decreases.
Step-by-step solution
Non-metallic character decreases down a group in the p-block, with the heaviest element in each group being the most metallic.