Atomic size increases down the group in the periodic table.

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Q. Give scientific reason:
a. The atomic size increases down the group in the periodic table.
b.

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group of periodic table is also called zero group.

(i) Electropositive nature of the element(s) increases down the group and decreases across the period
(ii) Electronegativity of the element decreases down the group and increases across the period
(iii) Atomic size increases down the group and decreases across a period (left to right)
(iv) Metallic character increases down the group and decreases across a period.
On the basis of the above trends of the Periodic Table, answer the following about the elements with atomic numbers 3 to 9.

Which is the element with the smallest atomic size

Q. Identify the correct option regarding the trend in atomic size down the group of the periodic table.

Q. Choose the correct answer:
With reference to the variation of properties in the Periodic Table, which of the following is generally true?
(a) Atomic size increases from left to right across a period.
(b) Ionisation potential increases from left to right across a period.
(c) Electron affinity increases going down a group.
(d) Electronegativity increases going down a group.

Q. In the modern periodic table, how does the atomic size of the elements vary along the period and down the group? Explain.

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