Given in the options are sets of particular characteristics of elements and how they vary across the period and down the group in the following format:_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Characteristic of an element - Across the period - Down the group_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

• A. Electropositive Character/metallic character - Increase - Decrease
• B. Electropositive Character/metallic character - Increase - Increase
• C. Electropositive Character/metallic character - Decrease - Increase
• D. Electropositive Character/metallic character - Decrease - Decrease