Question

Which option correctly describes the pattern of reactivity and electronegativity in nonmetals?(1 point)
Responses

Reactivity increases down a group, and electronegativity decreases down a group.
Reactivity increases down a group, and electronegativity decreases down a group.

Both reactivity and electronegativity decrease down a group.
Both reactivity and electronegativity decrease down a group.

Reactivity decreases down a group, and electronegativity increases down a group.
Reactivity decreases down a group, and electronegativity increases down a group.

Both reactivity and electronegativity decrease up a group.

Answer 1

Both reactivity and electronegativity decrease down a group.

Explanation: Moving down a group atomic size increases, so nonmetals hold valence electrons less tightly and are less able to attract additional electrons — lowering both electronegativity and nonmetal reactivity.