Chemistry : Periodic Classification Of Elements

Q 4 / 4

Consider the following statements with reference to the periodic table of chemical elements:

  1. lonisation potential gradually decreases 'along a period.
  2. In a group of elements, electron affinity decreases as the atomic weight increases.
  3. In a given period, electronegativity decreases as the atomic number increases.

Which of these statements(s) is/are correct?'