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Along the groups in the periodic table:
Options
A Ionization energy decreases and electronegativity increases
B Ionization energy decreases and electronegativity decreases
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C Ionization energy increases and electronegativity increases
D Ionization energy increases and electronegativity decreases
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

Trends down a group: both IE and EN decrease.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1734 of 1872
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