Consider the following statements: (i) Atomic radii decreases across a row of the periodic table when we move from left to right. (ii) Atomic radii increases down the column as we move from top to bottom. (iii) Although the order of elements is based on atomic numbers, vertical families share similar chemical properties. (iv) Radius of an anion is smaller than that of parent atom. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Question

Consider the following statements: (i) Atomic radii decreases across a row of the periodic table when we move from left to right. (ii) Atomic radii increases down the column as we move from top to bottom. (iii) Although the order of elements is based on atomic numbers, vertical families share similar chemical properties. (iv) Radius of an anion is smaller than that of parent atom. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (A) (i) and (iv) (B) (i) and (iii) (C) (ii)and(iv) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Correct answer is (d) (i), (ii) and (iii)