Question
Chemistry Question on Classification
In general, the properties that decrease and increase down a group in the periodic table respectively are:
A
electronegativity and electron gain enthalpy.
B
electronegativity and atomic radius.
C
atomic radius and electronegativity.
D
electron gain enthalpy and electronegativity.
Answer
electronegativity and atomic radius.
Explanation
Solution
Electronegativity decreases and atomic radiusincreases as we go down the group.
Hence, option B) electronegativity and atomic radius is the correct answer.