Chemistry

Rhys

13 September, 07:01

As the elements in Group 17 on the Periodic Table are considered from top to bottom, what happens to the atomic radius and the metallic character of each successive element?

(1) The atomic radius and the metallic character both increase.

(2) The atomic radius increases and the metallic character decreases.

(3) The atomic radius decreases and the metallic character increases.

(4) The atomic radius and the metallic character both decrease.