Question

Which statement describes the general trends in electronegativity and metallic properties as the elements in Period 2 are considered in order

of increasing atomic number?
(1) Both electronegativity and metallic properties decrease.
(2) Both electronegativity and metallic properties increase.
(3) Electronegativity decreases and metallic properties increase.
(4) Electronegativity increases and metallic properties decrease.

Answer 1

(3) Electronegativity decreases and metallic properties increase is your answer.