As the elements in period 3 are considered in order of increasing atomic number, there is a general decrease in

1) Atomic mass
2) Atomic radius
3) electronegativity
4) first ionization energy

Suppose that some of the compound spilled out of the crucible after it was heated. would that cause the percent by mass of water in the compound determined by the experiment to be too low, too high, or unchanged? briefly explain your answer.