Which one of the following statements is not correct about the trends in the properties of the elements of a group on going down in a group?
Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct about the trends in the properties of the elements of a group on going down in a group?
A. The chemical reactivity of metals increases.
B. The metallic character of elements increases.
C. The size of the atom increases.
D. The valence electrons increase.
Answer: The valence electrons increase.