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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Yandel Patrick

Chemistry

25 January, 17:43

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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Nola Freeman · 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.

Myah Stewart · Answer 2

Myah Stewart 25 January, 18:11

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(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