Which property increases as you move down a column in the periodic table? A) atomic size
B) ionization energy
C) nonmetallic character
D) none of the above (all increase as you move down a column).

Which of the following is the correct definition of chemical energy? a. energy an object has because of its motion or position b. energy resulting from the flow of charged particles, such as electrons or ions c. energy produced from the splitting of atoms d. energy stored in chemical bonds of molecules