Which trend in the periodic table explains the increasing strength of group 1A metal hydroxides as bases?

• A. The decreasing electronegativity and increasing atomic size down the group.
• B. The increasing electronegativity and decreasing atomic size down the group.
• C. The increasing atomic size and decreasing ionization energy down the group.
• D. The decreasing atomic size and increasing ionization energy down the group.

Answer: (C)