Describe and explain the general trend in the following properties down a group:

CHEMISTRY · Multi-part · A Level · Chemistry · Periodicity and periodic trends · Periodicity and periodic trends

Problem

Describe and explain the general trend in the following properties down a group: (a) atomic radius (b) first ionisation energy (c) first electron affinity (d) electronegativity.

Related theory

Atomic and ionic radii
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Periodic Trends in Physical Properties

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