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What is the trend in electronegativity down a group?
Electronegativity decreases
Why does the 1st ionisation energy increase across a period?
Due to increased nuclear charge
What is the trend in atomic radius down a group?
Atomic radius increases
What is the definition of the 1st ionisation energy of an element?
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What is the reason for the decrease in 1st ionisation energy down a group?
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What is the definition of the 2nd ionisation energy of an element?
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What is the trend in electronegativity across a period?
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Which factor leads to a decrease in electronegativity down a group?
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What is the relationship between atomic radius and nuclear charge across a period?
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Why does electronegativity increase across a period?
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What is the trend in 1st ionisation energy down a group?
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What is the relationship between atomic radius and 1st ionisation energy across a period?
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Why does atomic radius increase down a group?
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