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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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As you move from the top to the bottom of the periodic table:
Options
A ionization energy decreases and electronegativity decreases
Correct Answer
B ionization energy increases and electronegativity decreases
C ionization energy decreases and electronegativity increases
D ionization energy increases and electronegativity increases
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Moving down a group, atomic radius increases, leading to decreased nuclear attraction on valence electrons. Both ionization energy and electronegativity decrease.

Hint

Consider the trend in atomic size as you go down a group.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1680 of 1872
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