Which trend is correct across a period from left to right? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which trend is correct across a period from left to right?
A. Electron affinity decreases
B. Atomic radius increases
C. Metallic character increases
D. Ionization energy generally increases
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Across a period, nuclear charge increases while electrons are added to the same shell, leading to stronger attraction, so atomic radius decreases and ionization energy generally increases (with some exceptions like N to O due to half-filled stability). Metallic character decreases, non-metallic character increases. Electron affinity becomes more negative (increases in magnitude). Exam note: Ionization energy trend: Increases across period, decreases down group.

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