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Variation of Atomic Size

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Which of the following properties generally increases on moving from top to bottom in a group?

A

Ionisation energy

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Non-metallic character

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C

Atomic size

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Valency

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Solution

The correct option is C
Atomic size

Electrons get filled in new shells down a group. With each new shell, the atomic radius (size) of the elements increases.

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