Chemistry Easy 127× since 2002 Q1644 Following statements regarding the periodic trends of chemical reactivity of the alkali metals and the
halogens are given. Which of these statements gives the correct picture?
A The reactivity decreases in the alkali metals but increases in the halogens with increase in atomic
number down the group B In both the alkali metals and the halogens the chemical reactivity decreases with increase in
atomic number down the group C Chemical reactivity increases with increase in atomic number down the group in both the alkali
metals and halogens D In alkali metals the reactivity increases but in the halogens it decreases with increase in atomic
number down the group Check answer Skip
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