How does the metallic property of an element change in the modern periodic table?

A. The metallic property increases from left to right in the period and from top to bottom in the group

B. The metallic property increases in the period from left to right but decreases from top to bottom in the group

C. Metallic property decreases from left to right in a period and from top to bottom in a group

D. The metallic property decreases in the period from left to right but increases from top to bottom in the group

Answer: Option D