Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 90
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 the atom
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Both electronegativity and electron affinity increases. This is because decrease in the size and increase in the nuclear charge. But electronegativity increases continuously.
