Multiple choice

The periodic property that increases with increasing atomic number within a family is ________.

  1. electronegativity

  2. electron affinity

  3. atomic radius

  4. ionization energy

  5. metallic luster
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A family or group is a vertical column on the periodic table and atomic radius increases going down a column with the addition of a shell.

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