Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Question 277
Question: Which of the following property displays progressive increase with the rise in atomic number across a period in the periodic table
Options:
A) Electronegativity
B) Electron affinity
C) Ionization potential
D) Size of an atom
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Both electronegativity and electron affinity increase. This is because of a decrease in size and an increase in nuclear charge. But electronegativity increases continuously.
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