Consider the elements of Group 5A (the "nitrogen family"): N, P, As, Sb, Bi, and Mc. What is the trend in metallic character going down this group? What is the trend in metallic character going from left to right across a period?

• A. Increasing down the group; decreasing from left to right across a period
• B. Decreasing down the group; decreasing from left to right across a period
• C. Increasing down the group; increasing from left to right across a period
• D. Decreasing down the group; increasing from left to right across a period

Answer: (A)