Question 63

In general, the properties that decrease and increase down a group in the periodic table, respectively are

Solution

Down a group a new shell is added at each step, so the atomic radius increases. The outer electrons are farther from the nucleus and more shielded, so the electronegativity decreases. Hence electronegativity decreases and atomic radius increases.

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