Write the number of periods and groups in the Modern Periodic Table. How does the metallic character of elements vary on moving (i) from left to right in a period, and (ii) down a group ? Give reason to justify your answer.
No of periods : 7
No of groups : 14
(a) On moving left to right, metallic nature of element decreases.
(b) On moving down to group, metallic nature of element increases.