Within a Group, as the Atomic Numbers of the Elements

question 77

Multiple Choice

Within a group, as the atomic numbers of the elements increase, the

• A) elements become less metallic.
• B) atomic radii decrease.
• C) ionization energies decrease.
• D) atomic masses decrease.

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