Which of the following properties increases from left to right along the period but decreases down the group in the Periodic Table?
i. Atomic Number ii. Ionization energy iii. Metallic character iv. Electron affinity
i. Atomic Number ii. Ionization energy iii. Metallic character iv. Electron affinity
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Ionization energy and electron affinity increase across a period, and decrease down a group.
Ionization energy and electron affinity increase across a period, and decrease down a group.