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
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A.
ii and iii only -
B.
ii and iv only -
C.
iii and iv only -
D.
i and ii only
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Ionization energy and electron affinity increase across a period, and decrease down a group.
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