NEET Chemistry Periodic Trends MCQ Question
Which property generally decreases across a period from left to right in the periodic table?
Atomic radius
Electronegativity
Ionization enthalpy
Metallic character
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The atomic and ionic radii generally decrease in a period from left to right, as stated in the NCERT context, which reflects the increasing nuclear charge attracting the electrons more strongly.
Found an issue with this question?
Related Questions
More from
Match Column-I with Column-II. Column-I Column-II (a) Cation (i) Larger than parent atom (b) Anion (ii) Smaller than parent atom (c) ...
How many elements are there in the seventh period of the periodic table, considering the filling of the 7s, 5f, 6d, and 7p orbitals?
Assertion (A): Ionization energy generally increases across a period from left to right. | Reason (R): The effective nuclear charge increases across a...