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Date May 2023 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 23M.1A.SL.TZ1.10
Level SL Paper 1A Time zone TZ1
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23M.1A.SL.TZ1.10

Why does the melting point of the elements decrease down group 1?

A.  Atomic mass increases

B.  Number of electrons increases

C.  Radius of metal ion increases

D.  First ionization energy decreases

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C