Responses
Electronegativity decreases down a group, and reactivity increases down a group.
Electronegativity decreases down a group, and reactivity increases down a group.
Both electronegativity and reactivity increase down a group.
Both electronegativity and reactivity increase down a group.
Electronegativity increases down a group, and reactivity decreases down a group.
Electronegativity increases down a group, and reactivity decreases down a group.
Both electronegativity and reactivity decrease down a group.
Both electronegativity and reactivity decrease down a group.
Skip to navigation
page 11 of 11
1 answer
The correct option is:
Electronegativity decreases down a group, and reactivity increases down a group.
This is true for metals. As you move down a group in the periodic table, the electronegativity of metals decreases because the atomic size increases, making it harder for the nucleus to attract electrons. At the same time, the reactivity of metals tends to increase down a group, as it becomes easier for them to lose their outermost electrons.
