Which of the following trends is observed in the periodic table as you move from

Practice Questions

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Which of the following trends is observed in the periodic table as you move from left to right across a period?
  1. Decreasing ionization energy
  2. Increasing atomic radius
  3. Increasing electronegativity
  4. Decreasing electron affinity

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following trends is observed in the periodic table as you move from left to right across a period?
  • Step 1: Understand what a period is in the periodic table. A period is a horizontal row of elements.
  • Step 2: Know that as you move from left to right in a period, you are moving from metals to nonmetals.
  • Step 3: Learn about electronegativity, which is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a bond.
  • Step 4: Recognize that each element has more protons as you move right, which increases the positive charge in the nucleus.
  • Step 5: Understand that a stronger positive charge in the nucleus pulls electrons closer, increasing electronegativity.
  • Step 6: Conclude that therefore, electronegativity generally increases as you move from left to right across a period.
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