Question

Elements X, Y, and Z belong to the third period of the periodic table. Their ionization potential varies as Y>X>Z.
(a) the atomic number of X is _______(more/less) than that of Y but_______(more/less) than that of Z.
(b) X is likely to be more electronegative (E.A) than_____(Y/Z).
(c) the atom of element Z would be expected to be_______(larger/smaller) than the atom of the element Y.
(d) the atom of elements X, Y and Z have_______(same/different) number of valence electrons.​

Answer 1

(a) More, Less.

(b) Y.

(c) Smaller.

(d) Different.

Answer 2

Answer:

a. More,Less

b. Y

c. Smaller

d. Different

Explanation: