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Low electron affinity and large atomic radius
Metallic character decreases across a period (from left to right) and increases down a group.
Electron affinity increases from left to right within a period. This is caused by the decrease in atomic radius. Electron affinity decreases from top to bottom within a group. This is caused by the increase in atomic radius.