The electronegativity of elements increases going from left to right across a row in the periodic table. Which of the following best accompanies this trend in the periodic table?
- A decrease in ionization energy and an increase in atomic radii
- A decrease in atomic radii and a decrease in ionization energy
- An increase in ionization energy and a decrease in atomic radii
- An increase in ionization energy and an increase in atomic radii
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This question tests the examinees knowledge of trends within the periodic table. In general, as you move from left to right across a row in the periodic table, electronegativity and ionization energy increases while atomic radii decrease. Therefore, C is the correct answer.
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