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

Question

Responses

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

Both reactivity and electronegativity decrease up 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 response that describes the pattern of reactivity and electronegativity in nonmetals is:

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

This is because, for nonmetals, as you move down a group in the periodic table, the tendency to gain electrons (which is related to reactivity) generally decreases, while electronegativity tends to decrease as well. However, for certain nonmetals like the halogens (group 17), reactivity can vary since their ability to gain electrons is still relatively strong compared to metals.