Within a group,as the atomic numbers of the elements increase,the
A)ionization energies decrease.
B)atomic weights decrease.
C)elements become less metallic.
D)atomic radii decrease.
E)electronegativities increase.

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As the atomic numbers increase within a group, the ionization energies generally decrease because the outer electrons are farther from the nucleus and are shielded by more inner electrons, making them easier to remove.

Within a Group,as the Atomic Numbers of the Elements Increase,the