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

Question

Reactivity decreases down a group, and electronegativity increases down a group.
Both reactivity and electronegativity decrease down a group.
Both reactivity and electronegativity decrease up a group.
Reactivity increases down a group, and electronegativity decreases down a group.

Answer 1

The correct option that describes the pattern of reactivity and electronegativity in nonmetals is:

Both reactivity and electronegativity decrease down a group.

In general, for nonmetals, reactivity tends to decrease as you move down a group in the periodic table, and electronegativity also decreases down a group.