How many of the following properties show a clear periodic variation along a group? (1) First ionisation energy (2) Molar mass of the elements (3) Number of isotopes of an element (4) Atomic radius.
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Solution
Molar mass of the elements show a clear periodic variation along a group.
First Ionization energy shows some irregularities and exceptions down a group in p-block. For example group 13. There is no discernible trend for the periodic variation of the number of isotopes of an element along a group. Atomic radius shows periodic variation along a group with certain irregularities. Hence, the answer is 2