Which general trend is found in Period 3 as the elements are considered in order of increasing atomic number? (1) increasing atomic radius (2) increasing electronegativity

(3) decreasing atomic mass (4) decreasing first ionization energy

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Ace Sellers

18 April, 14:21

Which general trend is found in Period 3 as the elements are considered in order of increasing atomic number? (1) increasing atomic radius (2) increasing electronegativity

(3) decreasing atomic mass (4) decreasing first ionization energy

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Jared Nixon · Answer 1

The correct answer is 2.

2 is correct because the number of charges on the nucleus increases, causing a stronger attraction for the bonding of electrons (and thus greater electronegativity).

1 is incorrect because the atomic radius decreases.

3 is incorrect because the atomic mass increases.

Elian Burke · Answer 2

(2) increasing electronegativity

Which general trend is found in Period 3 as the elements are considered in order of increasing atomic number? (1) increasing atomic radius (2) increasing electronegativity(3) decreasing atomic mass (4) decreasing first ionization energy

Which general trend is found in Period 3 as the elements are considered in order of increasing atomic number? (1) increasing atomic radius (2) increasing electronegativity

(3) decreasing atomic mass (4) decreasing first ionization energy