In General, as You Go Across a Period in the Periodic

question 127

Multiple Choice

In general, as you go across a period in the periodic table from left to right:
(1) the atomic radius ;
_ negative; and
(3) the first ionization energy .

• A) decreases, increasingly, increases
• B) decreases, decreasingly, increases
• C) increases, increasingly, decreases
• D) decreases, increasingly, decreases
• E) increases, increasingly, increases

---

Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors, underpinning international trade benefits.

Computers

Electronic devices capable of processing, storing, and communicating information according to a set of instructions called programs.

Comparative Advantage

The capability of a nation, person, corporation, or area to generate a product or service with a lesser opportunity cost compared to rivals.

Specializes

The process by which individuals, businesses, or countries focus on producing a limited scope of products or services to gain greater efficiency and expertise.