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Answer:

Electronegativity increases and metallic

properties decrease.

Explanation:

The statement which describes the general trends in electronegativity and metallic properties as the elements in Period 2 are considered in order of increasing atomic number are;

  • Electronegativity increases with increasing atomic number.

  • Metallic properties decreases with increasing atomic number.

For electronegativity:

  • Flourine is the most electronegative of Period 2 elements.

For metallic properties:

  • Lithium is the most metallic of the elements in Period 2.

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