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

Question

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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 up a group.
Both reactivity and electronegativity decrease up 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.

Answer 1

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

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

However, it seems that I reiterated the same incorrect phrasing for clarity. The correct understanding is that as you move down a group in the periodic table, nonmetals tend to become less reactive and have lower electronegativity.

Apologies for the confusion! To summarize correctly:

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

This choice captures the general trends for nonmetals in the periodic table accurately.