Which general trends in atomic radius and electronegativity are observed as the elements in period 3 are considered in order of increasing atomic number? atomic radius decreases and electronegativity increases. atomic radius increases and electronegativity decreases. both atomic radius and electronegativity increase. both atomic radius and electronegativity decrease?

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Aiden Vega

29 August, 13:01

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Rylie Bradford · Answer 1

Atomic radius decreases and electronegativity

increases in order of increasing atomic number

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Mark Porter · Answer 2

Never both E. N and atomic radius increases simultaneously b/c E. N is inversely proportional to atomic radius