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Question
Which one of the following does not increase while moving down the group of the periodic table?
Options
Atomic radius
Metallic character
Valence
Number of shells in an element
Solution
Valence
Explanation -
In the modern periodic table, on moving down the group the valency of the elements does not increase.
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