An ionized has consisting of positive ions and free elections in proportion resulting in more or less no overall electric charge
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.
