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Going down group II in the periodic table normally

Chemistry
WAEC 2023

Going down group II in the periodic table normally

  • A. ionization energy increases
  • B. melting point increases
  • C. shielding effect decreases
  • D. electronegativity increases
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

Melting point increases. This is because the atoms become larger as you go down the group, which means that the metallic bonds between them become stronger.


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