Electropositivity of elements across the periodic table normally

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WAEC 2022

Electropositivity of elements across the periodic table normally

  • A. remains constant down the group
  • B. increases across the period
  • C. decreases across the period
  • D. decreases down the group

Correct Answer: C. decreases across the period

Explanation

Electropositivity is known to increase down groups and decrease across periods in the modern periodic table (i.e., electropositivity decreases from left to right and it increases from up to down).



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