NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
What are the fundamental properties of an element?
Options
- AAtomic number and mass
- BAtomic and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, and valence
- CChemical reactivity and metallic character
- DTransition metals and main group elements
Correct answer
B. Atomic and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, and valence
Step-by-step solution
The fundamental properties are atomic and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, and valence.